The Boy and His Higher Self -- Picture Book Review & Giveaway

 

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in order to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own. I am working with The Children's Book Review and Ricardo Santa Cruz to bring you this post. 

As the school year begins, many teachers try to work mindfulness into the classroom. Many parents struggle to find ways to help kids quiet their minds as well. In our society there is so much noise and action. Kids are losing their attention spans because of all the constant input provided with screens. Today we get to share a wonderful picture book that introduces a bit of mindfulness and meditation and the importance of taking time to quiet one's mind. It is one of two books on this Virtual Book Tour. Both books are perfect for back to school! This one is The Boy and His Higher Self by Ricardo Santa Cruz and illustrated by Yuko Kondo. There is a giveaway at the end of this post for both books!

New Books Featuring Animals

 

Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in order to provide honest reviews. All opinions are my own.

I have so many fun books to review this week that I am starting to share them on Sunday!! Today we are sharing three books all featuring animals in different ways. Each book is done very differently and there is a huge variety on the focus. We will start with a unique type of book called Babies: A Phototicular Book created by Dan Kainen and written by Mara Grunbaum. This book will be enjoyed by all ages!

Go, Crow -- Picture Book Review

 

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in order to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own. 

When Hazel was young, we started her at a Waldorf School, and they believed in having kids look at wordless or nearly wordless books. Today we are sharing a book that does not have many words, but all the words it does have rhyme. The book is Go, Crow by Tjitske Kamphuis. It is recommended for ages 4 to 8. 

Here's to the Silly Ones -- Picture Book Review

 

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in order to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own.

There are times when it is so fun to just be silly. I remember a visit to my sister's place when Hazel was young. We had the best time taking silly selfies and just being silly with one another. We came up with a term, "funny up." It totally meant just be silly and make everyone laugh. As adults, my sister and I don't always get to be silly, but there are people who seem to live in a silly state of mind. They are the dreamers who add so much to our world. Today we are sharing a book that celebrates them and encourages the readers to embrace their silliness. The book is Here's to the Silly Ones by Seth Standley and illustrated by Valerie Hamill. It is recommended for ages 3 to 6.

New Resources Perfect for National Hispanic Heritage Month or to Learn About Different Latinx Cultures

 

Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in order to provide honest reviews. All opinions are my own.

This weekend marks one month until the beginning of the National Hispanic Heritage Month for this year. Today we are sharing two new picture books released by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American Latino. The first book is Please Pass the Tamales! by Silvia López and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega. It is recommended for ages 4 to 8.