November 7, 2019
Today I have a book that will let you decorate for the holidays with Legos. I remember an ill fated year when Christmas arrived in the midst of our remodel. All our decorations were squirreled away in boxes off site with no hope of retrieval. Lego creations saved our tree from the shame of being naked but none we made…
November 5, 2019
Who out there wants a timeless advent calendar that you can use again year after year? Call me smitten with this new offering from Chronicle Books. Each day is a new activity that will bring parents and kids together in the Christmas spirit. The best part is that you can bring this book out annually. That’s how Christmas memories are…
November 1, 2019
Some of you may remember that last year I gave books away every day in November. It was really fun and I gave away an awful lot of books. From neighbors to little free libraries to charities across the country no one was safe from my onslaught of kid’s books! This year I am trying something a little…
October 31, 2019
Tortoise for the win in today’s book. I was utterly charmed by this little reptile. When his owner Sarah goes to school for the first time and leaves him home alone, he summons the courage to go after her. But a little tortoise can only go so far in a day. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook,…
October 28, 2019
Today I have a book that will have kids saying “Is that actually a job?” We have all read the books where kids can be a Doctor, a Lawyer or a Construction Worker. But how about Dinosaur Duster or a Cow Massager? Not jobs kids typically consider. This book will open kids’ eyes to all the unusual passions they can pursue…
October 21, 2019
With the current news about impeachment, I was fascinated to find this book about the Watergate scandal for kids (a big shoutout to Ms. Yingling at http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com for putting it on my radar!) This newsworthy event may have taken place in 1973, but some of the parallels and language used are eerily familiar as we look at events today. This…
October 13, 2019
Today I have a book that chronicles the women’s air race across America. Never heard of it you say? Well it happened in 1929, and if you think Amelia Earhart was a trailblazer for women in aviation, just wait until you meet Marvel Crosson, Louise Thaden, and Pancho Barnes. Amelia Earhart may get the glory today, but as plane travel…
October 4, 2019
How cute are these cut out board books? They are done by one of my favorite illustrators Ingela Arrhenius whose illustrations are simple, colorful and invoke the aesthetics of the 1950s. I just adore how the pages are shaped like the museum exhibits or the foliage. Pages are sturdy but the edges may split in the grasp of over-eager hands.…
October 1, 2019
Today I am sharing the new series from Chris Colfer, the author of the extremely popular Land of Stories series and actor from Glee. Generally, I am a little wary of actors turned authors. Their books feel more like vanity projects than stories that will reel kids into an exciting narrative. But call me pleasantly surprised and I even like…
September 24, 2019
Today I have a book about a boy who is looking for peace and quiet. Albert just wants to read, but the world around him is putting quite a few roadblocks in his path to tranquility. The good news is that his friends really do care how he feels. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…
