Review: What Do You See? by Barney Saltzberg

What Do You See is a different type of book for kids that I feel would inspire their creativity and imagination. The simplicity of the concept was engaging and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed how these two different perspectives came together through their a shared experience promoting the endless possibilities of your imagination.

Jamie Lee Curtis took photographs of the things she liked and Barney Saltzberg drew on those pictures of the things he saw. I enjoyed the anticipation of each page opening up to see how each other connected through the pictures. I feel from a child's perspective, this would be an exciting and fun experience that would a good bonding experience. It will encourage them to learn how others see things and embrace another perspective.

Overall, I found the book really interesting.

The book is 32 pages.

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Review: Where's My Easter Basket by Bob Holt

Where's My Easter Basket by Bob Holt is a cute board book that will be a fun addition to your collection that can be read over again. In this book, the little blue bird is asked if he has his Easter basket. Not knowing what that was, with the help of some friends, we see if he can get his answer in time for Easter.

This is such a fun book. What I love about his books is that you learn and it has a great takeaway involving how valuable and meaningful friendships are. The illustrations are vibrant and engaging and like his other books give the young reader a wonderful story to be excited about. If you have come across Bob before, make you explore his other books.

The book is 20 pages and the recommended reading age is 1-4.

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Review: The Friendly Mouse by Sophia R Tyler

The Friendly Mouse is such a testament of the power of kindness and how it can change the trajectory of lives of people we bring it into. Mouse is a hard worker who with his own struggles has the biggest heart. Arriving late everyday for his city job, he finds himself in a situation that

where he faces losing his job. Then he makes a split decision that changes his life forever.

This was such a beautiful story about the resilience of people pushing through life’s tough times and finding themselves blessed when they least expect it. Here is someone who didn’t didn’t make excuses and despite all his obstacles kept going. One thing that is so important is how much we do for others from our heart without expectation, is such a selfless quality that from his story will resonate with you. Mouse was so inspiring and the life lessons about hard work, not giving up and being kind leave an impactful impression upon you when you finish the book.

The book has 38 pages.

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Review: My Little Golden Book About Betty by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Margeaux Lucas

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about America's First Lady of Television, Betty White! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

This Little Golden Book about Betty White--television star, comedian, animal lover, and game show competitor--is a celebration of the beloved woman! A great read-aloud for young girls and boys--as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching Betty on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. –

“I think everybody needs a passion. Whether it's one passion or a hundred, that's what keeps life interesting..”

For as long as I can remember I knew of Betty White. By the time I was born, she had already lived a full life, and when she passed so suddenly, I remember being in shock. She was one of the people I thought would live forever.

Recently, she had been on my mind and when I came across this book, I jumped at the chance of reading it. It's obviously a children’s book, but I wanted to give it a go.

I realized that I knew so little about Betty White’s incredible life. Not only are the illustrations beautiful, the book is easy to read and surprisingly gives a full introduction into the life of Betty White. It’s a positive and inspiring story and I felt good while reading it. Easy to follow for any kid.

 Final Thoughts 

If I had children, I would definitely buy the book for them so they could get a history about the icon that is Betty White. 

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Review: You Have Feelings All the Time by You Have Feelings All the Time by Deborah Farmer Kris and illustrator Jennifer Zivoin

You Have Feelings All the Time serves as a reminder that emotions are a healthy, normal part of life. Some of those feelings are big and some are quiet. Some feel good and others can feel uncomfortable—and that’s okay. Written from the perspective of a caring adult speaking to a child, this charming book helps young children build an emotional vocabulary.

You Have Feelings All the Time is an affirming and supportive book about children’s many different feelings. It helps preschoolers develop emotional literacy by naming and normalizing emotions. Strong emotions can scare or overwhelm kids, and helping them see that everyone feels mad, sad, or scared sometimes can comfort them and build their perspective-taking skills and their emotional vocabulary.

Its charming rhyme and heartwarming message make the book perfect for storytime, home, the preschool classroom, and whenever children need help building an emotional vocabulary.

Review

For children in this age range, navigating their feelings can be scary and confusing. You Have Feelings, another amazing book from her All the Time series, is such a sweet book with a tender touch. With its beautiful illustrations, it captures the emotions expressed in different moments. It’s presented in a way that is relevant and relatable. Starting with that loving cover, they can envision and connect similar thoughts and feelings with a book that embraces how they feel. 

I love the parallel to connect with the young reader that what they are feeling is what grown up feels. Not only are they the same but the validation of it being ok gives the child such a boost to their self esteem and helps them learn that what they’re feeling is normal and part of everyday life. The most important thing being how sharing what you feel can help.

The interest level of reading is ages 2-6. The book is 32 pages. The book includes a supplemented resource that is a guide for caregivers for helping their children manage their feelings.

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Review: I Love You All the Time by Deborah Farmer Kris and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin

Summary

I Love You All the Time by Deborah Farmer Kris and illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin. The first in her children’s book series is written to reassure children they are loved and lovable no matter the ups and downs of the day with words of affirmation for kids. This book emphasizes the power of consistent love from caregivers to help children develop confidence, resilience, and emotional agility.

Parents and teachers want strategies for helping preschoolers manage their emotions. But to effectively teach emotional self-regulation strategies, children first need to know they are safe and loved—all the time. Even when they lose their temper, even when they stay up too late, or lose their shoes, or yell at their friend. The steady love of a caregiver can help children thrive, even when life is challenging.

Written from the perspective of a caring adult speaking to a child, I Love You All the Time strengthens relationships by addressing the common childhood fear: Am I loved all the time? Its charming rhyme, words of affirmation for kids, and heartwarming message make the book perfect for storytime, home, the preschool classroom, and whenever children need a reminder that they’re loved.

Review

There is no greater love than one from a parent. I Love You All the Time is such a sweet book that reassures your child that they are loved not only during the good but also those challenging moments. I love the cover. It just sets such a loving tone for the book. The book, between its beautiful illustrations and engaging rhymed message, will leave your child feeling supported and cared about. This is the first book in the series and also my favorite. It just leaves your heart full with a wonderful impression. If you haven’t checked out the series, then I suggest you do. The first two books are available in the series with the third coming this summer.

The book is 32 pages and for the reading ages of 2-6.

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