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PPBF – The Field
As the snow is melting and temperature’s rising (a bit!), I’ve been enjoying the sight of teams, families and friends heading to the town sports fields near my home, sports gear in tow. As is clear from today’s Perfect Picture … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged #ReadYourWorld, #WNDB, play, soccer, St. Lucia (Caribbean), Teamwork
Perfect Pairing – of Female Scientists
It’s March – Women’s History Month! I’m looking forward to celebrating by reading and pairing some recent picture book biographies of some fascinating women, including the scientists featured today. Queen of Physics: How WuChien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Pairing
Tagged astronomy, biography, immigrant, Perseverance, physics, prejudice, STEM, women's history
PPBF – Freedom Soup
It’s January, and the wintry winds are whistling outside my window. Although it’s a few weeks since we celebrated the start of the new year, I think today’s Perfect Picture Book, about a special New Year tradition, and a perfect … Continue reading
My Twenty-Teens in Picture Books
I first began reviewing picture books on this blog in January 2016. Since then, I’ve posted over 50 reviews each year. Beginning in 2018, I’ve been pairing two picture books weekly as well. Although that’s quite a few books, I’ve … Continue reading
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Perfect Pairing – heads to the Countryside
As the temperatures have been soaring throughout much of the US, I think it’s time to leave the city and head to the countryside! Hey, Hey, Hay! A Tale of Bales and the Machines that Make Them Author: Christy … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Pairing
Tagged farm life, girl power, hay, intergenerational, rhyming, Seasons, wildlife
Perfect Pairing – of Soccer Stories
The children’s soccer leagues restarted for the season at the sports fields near my home recently. To mark their return, I’m featuring two diverse soccer stories today. The Field Author: Baptiste Paul Illustrator: Jacqueline Alcántara Publisher/Date: North-South Books/2018 Ages: 4-8 … Continue reading
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Tagged #ReadYourWorld, #WNDB, biography, dual-language (English & Spanish), play, soccer, St. Lucia (Caribbean), Teamwork
PPBF -Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight
When I first learned the title of today’s Perfect Picture Book and discovered the name of the author/illustrator, I knew this was a “must read and review” for me. So, I reached out to the publisher, and in exchange for … Continue reading
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Tagged #WeNeedDiverseBooks, Codex, Immigrants, undocumented workers, workers' rights
PPBF – The Drum
The moon and stars aligned last Saturday, and I was in London for the launch of today’s Perfect Picture Book. What fun to check out New Beacon Books, a north London bookstore that has specialized in African and Caribbean literature … Continue reading
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Tagged Diversity, motion, music, poetry, self-expression
PPBF – Migrant
I discovered today’s Perfect Picture Book on a #BooksForBetter list of 20 Books about Refugee and Immigrant Experiences. Read others on the list, and join me for today’s Perfect Picture Book: Title: Migrant Written By: Maxine Trottier Illustrated By: Isabelle Arsenault … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, farming, Mennonites, Mexico, migrant
PPBF – One Earth
Welcome dear readers! It’s good to be back as the scent of pumpkin spice and the feel of dewy grass on chilly mornings remind us that fall is on its way. Today’s Perfect Picture Book, a collaboration between an American … Continue reading
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Tagged concept book, Counting, environment, low word count, multicultural, rhyme
