I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen - Book Trailer

Ezra Jack Keats

“Crunch, crunch, crunch, his feet sank into the snow” The Snowy Day, 1962 
(I love every inch of this book with my whole heart.)

“Soon everybody was dreaming—except one person” 

Dreams, 1974

. . . and here's my little snow angel playing at The Snowy Day display at
 The Minnesota Children's Museum.

Coralie Bickford-Smith - Book Jackets

See all of Coralie Bickford-Smith divine book jacket designs!

David's Diary

Here it is!

RYGB - Laurie Rosenwald

I love this book! 

Fall head first into Laurie Rosenwald's wonderful world of design & art. 

Check out her work here and see her sweet book promo here.

She's also illustrated David's Diary by the darling David Sedaris. Sounds like fun!

'On-the-Go Time' is HERE!

 

Run errands with less fits and more giggles after reading
the newest addition to the Toddler Tools Board Book series!

Just My Type

German typographer Josua Reichert created a colorful alphabet
for the world's smallest leather-bound ABC-picture book.

Bookplates for your babycakes..

See them all at Oiseaux on Etsy.

Julie Morstad

Pencil stilts! See more of Julie's work here.

One of my kiddo's favorite books.

Julia Rothman

...fantastic illustrator, and I love this site dedicated to her favorite books.

The Secret Garden

This is my favorite title about Springtime.

This edition of Francis Hodgson Burnett's classic is illustrated by Inga Moore.
I think they did a great job with this movie adaptation, too. Watch the trailer here.

In the Night Kitchen

All-time favorite book, by all-time favorite . . . Maurice Sendak.

. . . now Levi's favorite, too. Goodnight, Sugarcakes!

Iggy Peck, Architect

Great Book!! By Andrea Beaty & Illustrated by David Roberts

Mealtime-New Reviews!

"Illustrator Marieka Heinlen’s adorable collage-style illustrations (quickly becoming some of my very favorite in the children’s lit. world), depict young children happily enjoying their meal. As a mom, I loved the inclusion of the social skills and the emphasis on eating healthy foods." 

So kind. Thanks a million, Supermom!

Read the full review here!

Publisher's Weekly (April) wrote: 
"Heinlen creates contrast and dimension with eye-catching patterns
on wallpaper, dishes, and the characters’ clothing."

Toddler Tools in Korean! Cute.

I want these books . . .

From www.theglamourai.com

Vintage Children's Books

bEst BiRds in shOw

Check out these lovely photos by Andrew Zuckerman of our fair feathered friends: http://birdbook.org/

What an amazing web site!

Nighty-night

Just finished
Bedtime! It's mother's little helper, sweet dreams of yummy snacks and bubbly baths...

Cool Customers

Got the Toddler Meltdown Blues? Then you may appreciate Calm-Down Time.... All about taking time to cool your tiny jets.