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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 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
Posted in Perfect Pairing
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
Posted in Perfect Picture Books, Uncategorized
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
Posted in Perfect Picture Books, Uncategorized
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
Posted in Perfect Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Canada, farming, Mennonites, Mexico, migrant
PPBF – Hand in Hand
When I first saw mention to today’s Perfect Picture Book and read a review at Picture Books Help Kids Soar, I knew I had to find, read and share it! Title: Hand in Hand Written By: Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum Illustrated … Continue reading
Perfect Pairing Celebrates Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day this week, I’m sharing two thought-provoking picture books that help us consider our roles in this world. Carl and the Meaning of Life Author & Illustrator: Deborah Freedman Publisher/Date: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Young … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged curiosity, earthworms, environmentalism, finches, greatness, individuatlity, philosophy, social movements, thinking for yourself
PPBF – When the Horses Ride By: Children in the Times of War
April is National Poetry Month, so I’ve chosen a poetry collection this week, by a wonderful writer, Eloise Greenfield, whose picture book, Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me, I reviewed last year (and it’s now available for US readers to … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Books
Tagged diverse books, dreams, imagination, peace, resilience, war
Perfect Pairing of Dual-Story Picture Books
Very few picture books involve two separate stories that meet at some point in the book. Interestingly, I discovered two recently that use this structure, so I couldn’t help but pair them. The Diamond and the Boy: The Creation … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Pairing
Tagged biography, diamonds, engineering, Freedom, Immigration, innovation, Statue of Liberty, STEM
