5 Stars

Garlic and her vegetable friends were brought to life by a witch to tend her vegetable farm in this spooky-themed, cute, and wholesome story. Follow Garlic as she faces responsibilities and anxieties of the unknown, just as the farm’s attention has been drawn to a supposed vampire’s house on the hill. Her friends depend on her since vampires don’t like garlic, to challenge the assumed monster. Through all this, she learns why she shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

-Caitlin
Posted 9/26/2023

4 Stars

What do you call a snake in a hardhat? A boa constructor. With puns or play-on words, we are introduced to characters in the animal kingdom, from A to Z. Stupendously silly illustrations work in tandem with made-up animal names like dust bunny, flatapus, and piethon to reinvent the classic ABC story for a memorable lesson on letters.

-Hannah
Posted 9/7/2023

5 Stars

Water is water unless… it turns to mist, rain, snow or ice! With illustrations that depict lived experiences of a foggy morning at a bus-stop, a snowball fight or puddle-jumping, the sparse prose on each page gives time for reflection on how this vital resource flows through moments, big and small. This picture book is equal parts informative and beautiful.

-Hannah
Posted 7/24/2023

5 Stars

A young boy wishes to enjoy his swimming pool in peace… but to his surprise, he finds a whale beat him to it! In exceedingly silly attempts, he tries to remove this oceanic obstacle from his backyard oasis. Reading this splashtastic summertime story is a whale of a good time.

-Hannah
Posted 7/20/2023

5 Stars

A can-do attitude helps a young girl overcome every ‘what if?’ on her journey to self-expression. What if there’s no more paper? She’ll use the art of origami to create her story. What if there was no light to see the drawings? She’d harness the power of shadows and tell a tale through movement. A subtle rhyme scheme paired with jubilant illustrations make this a must-read for creators of all ages.

-Hannah
Posted 7/5/2023

5 Stars

Truman the turtle and his best human friend Sarah are inseparable… until Sarah enters preschool. Every day, Sarah boards a bus and Truman is left waiting for her to return. With splashy watercolor illustrations and a turtley awesome adventure, this book is a testament to how the best friendships bring us out of our shell.

-Hannah
Posted 6/20/2023

4 Stars

Who would’ve thought marshmallows have aspirations just like us? They want to pursue education and have big dreams to battle fire-breathing dragons or explore space. In a sweet picture book that chronicles the life and goals of the toasty campfire roasters, we learn to love marshmallows even more. It’s a feel-good story that makes you feel ooey-gooey… and crave a s’more!

-Hannah
Posted 6/6/2023

5 Stars

Our first circle is small and close-knit. As we grow, our circles expand to meet our interests and include the people we meet along the way. This muted-hue picture book has a beautiful message about interconnectedness and how kindness radiates through the many rings we draw, join and intersect.

-Hannah
Posted 5/19/2023

5 Stars

At first glance, knitting and drawing do not have much in common. A mother-daughter duo enjoys their crafty hobby separately but cannot think of a way to combine them. That is, until Mom suggests her daughter draw a masterpiece for her new project. In this sweet woven story, the strongest stitch is a mother’s love.

-Hannah
Posted 5/19/2023

5 Stars

Purple Little Bird is on a mission to make his house perfect. But the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. As he takes a colorful journey to his friends’ houses, he learns that the shade of friendship is the brightest color of all. Pick up this purplicious picture book if you get a chance – hue won’t regret it!

-Hannah
Posted 5/2/2023