Book reviews of the latest childrens' picture books on the market! Encourage a child to read! Visit the publisher's websites to learn more! Or purchase online at www.amazon.com.





Make Math Fun!

Now...For My Next Number!

Written by: Margaret Park

Illustrated by: Sophia Esterman
Published by Great River Books, www.greatriverbooks.com
Hard cover, ages 5-8



     Math can be a difficult subject, especially when you're just learning the basics! This fun rhyming book with CD included will help children learn how to multiply while keeping their toes tapping! Bright illustrations are fun to look at and the many pictures of animals will encourage children to count in multiples. This is a great book for any child, but those especially who may be struggling with their multiplication!





A kid's dream come true!

I went to the party at KALAMAZOO

Written by: Ed Shankman

Illustrated by: Dave Frank
Published by Two Kids Productions, LLC
Hard cover, Ages 4-8



    What an awesome party right here in this book! Who wouldn't want to go to Kalamazoo. There is lots to do and see and seems to be the ultimate kid-oriented party. Fun and easy to read rhyme correspond with equally fun, whimsical illustrations. Kids get to meet all sorts of animals and people and can do things like make funny faces or nothing at all. This book lets kids be kids!





Every animal has its place in the world!

Kersplatypus

Written by Susan K. Mitchell

Illustrated by Sherry Rogers
Published by Sylvan Dell Publishers, www.sylvandellpublishing.com
Hard cover, Ages 4-8



    What an endearing character found in Kersplatypus. When the animals of the Australian Outback find this unusual animal, they are bound and determined to help it find it's home. The journey is both fun and adventurous as the little platypus struggles in trees and on land. This is not where a platypus belongs! Lovely illustrations bring the Outback to life and show children what animal-life is like in another part of the world!





The Baby Shower

Written by Eve Bunting

Illustrated by Judy Love
Published by Charlesbridge, www.charlesbridge.com
Hard cover, Ages 3-6



     Baby Shower is a lovely story about Mrs. Brindle Cow who is about to have a baby! A little bird spreads the news and soon all the animals nearby rush to greet the new baby. This sweet book is perfect for children who will soon have a sibling in the family. It's a wonderful way to celebrate birth, family and friends. Easy to read rhyme and colorful illustrations make this a story children will want to read over and over!





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