Punxsutawney Phyllis — Perfect Picture Book Friday

By Beth | November 29, 2012 |

It may seem a little odd to feature a book about Groundhog Day just a few weeks before Christmas, but since I have been celebrating PPBF and Susanna Leonard Hill all week, I wanted to feature one of Susanna’s books, and she hasn’t yet written a book about December holidays. (That’s a hint, Susanna…) 😉…

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Celebrating One Year of Perfect Picture Books!

By Beth | November 25, 2012 |

It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday/Susanna Leonard Hill Week on By Word of Beth! On November 14, 2011, author Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog featured a post that piqued my interest (to say the least). Reviewing picture books every week? Sharing resources to help families, classes and libraries more fully utilize those picture books? I didn’t have…

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Scrawny Cat — Perfect Picture Book Friday

By Beth | November 22, 2012 |

Although this book does not have a Thanksgiving theme, it certainly speaks to the topic of gratitude. Also, since I’ve recently been in Minnesota, it seemed appropriate to share a book by a Minnesota author. Title: Scrawny Cat Author: Phyllis Root Illustrator: Alison Friend Publisher: Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2011

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No One But You — Perfect Picture Book Friday

By Beth | October 26, 2012 |

I am concluding my month-long celebration of nature and of looking closely at the natural world around us with a book that explores the way each of us sees things differently. We are both the same and unique at once, and that itself is something to celebrate! Title: No One But You Author: Douglas Wood…

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