Ruby’s Sword by Jacqueline Vessid and Illustrated by Paola Zalimi

Ruby’s two big brothers always leave her behind and exclude her when they go outside to play.  But then Ruby finds three sticks that she decides are “dragon fighting swords”.  Her vivid imagination transforms everything outside into her kingdom!  Will Read More …

The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett and Sarah Jacoby

The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett and Sarah Jacoby is an unconventional picture book biography of the acclaimed children’s author.  In 42 pages (one for each year of her life) Barnett details the important things of Read More …

Hands to Heart by Alex Bauermeister; illustrated by Flora Waycott

Hands to Heart by Alex Bauermeister; illustrated by Flora Waycott

This picture book is designed to be used interactively! It has beautiful illustrations of animals doing yoga poses, from cat to cow to downward dog and cobra.  Breathing techniques are suggested along with reminders to be present in the moment. Read More …

Lenny the Lobster Can’t Stay for Dinner by Finn Buckley with Michael Buckley

Lenny the Lobster Can't Stay for Dinner

This delightful picture book is a tale of the ultimate invitation miscommunication:  a lobster spruces himself up and brings hostess gifts to a dinner, only to find that he is the main course!  All sorts of confusion commences and the Read More …

Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar

Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar

Seventh grader Marshall and fifth grader Tamaya always walk home together from Woodbridge Academy. When the school troublemaker, Chad, challenges Marshall to a fight after school one day, Marshall and Tamaya head into the off-limits woods as a “shortcut” home. Read More …