The Night Before Christmas, as visually told by Jan Brett, along with the classic story by Clement Moore, is a visual feast of detail and beauty. A timeless treasure of the Christmas story as told originally, enhanced with the visual aspects that only Jan Brett could add, this is one of the children’s books that [...]
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The Polar Express
May 17, 2009
The Polar Express has been a favorite for years, but the movie made several years ago brought it to life more than ever. Parents across the country asked booksellers for the book by Chris Van Allsburg. If your child has seen the movie, but not the book, then they already have a good idea on [...]
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
April 27, 2009
Dr. Seuss authored so many childrens books that occasionally you have to take stock so that you can figure out which books you’ve read, and which ones you haven’t. There are, however, a few books written by this famous author that instantly come to mind when you say the name Dr. Seuss, and one of [...]
Trouble With Trolls
March 28, 2009
The Trouble With Trolls is a story that is laced with Scandinavian folklore and illustrations that offer a feel for the Scandinavian mountains. When Treva and her dog, Tuffi, go out to visit her cousin who lives up the mountain, they encounter some Trolls who decide they want a dog. When they try to kidnap [...]
August 6, 2009
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