It's Not What You've Got! Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance

Short lessons in nice easy to read aloud format

Hay House, 2007

Plants Feed Me by Lizzy Rockwell

A very basic read but wonderfully illustrated introduction to children about plants, gardens, and the natural systems that grow our food.

Holiday House, 2014

Honk, Honk, Goose! Canada Geese Start a Family by April Pulley Sayre

Despite my feelings about these birds I found this book a wonderful and engaging read and wonderful to read a loud. Having a birder as a spouse, I have found myself very drawn to Bird books and this was truly a delightful and informative find. I also adore the style of artwork throughout the book by Huy Voun Lee

Henry Holt & Co, 2009

A Tree is Growing by Arthur Dorros

A beautiful non-fiction find that taught me much about trees in a simple but interesting way.

Scholastic, 1997

The Pet Dragon by Christoph Niemann

This book was NEAT! It is definitely an interesting study and look at the foundations of the Chinese script and language and a humorous story to follow along with!

Greenwillow Books, 2008

The Story of the Cross by Mary Joslin

This was a well written version of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus as presented for children. Each page also has a short prayer that correlates with each station. MK loves the picture of the presentations of the angels when it covers the resurrection. Very nice library find.

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Lion Publishing, 2002

Babies Don't Eat Pizza by Dianne Danzig Illustrated by Debbie Tilley

This is a simple yet comprehensive book for 'big kids' about baby brothers and sisters. It doesn't get too informative as to where babies come from but rather explores babies, how big kids used to be babies, what babies do, how they look and everything else a cihld would need to know about babies. It's wonderfully illustrated and very informative with an infusion of a little bit of humor where needed.

Dutton Children's Books, 2009.

This is the Day adapted by Phillis Gershator Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

At first this story was kind of disturbing as I'm sure no one likes to read about babies being given away, but the illustrations are adorable. The book set me up for some deep thinking and I guess the whole story is really lyrics from a song. I didn't look up the song because I don't know, it is bordering on 'Should I really Listen to this' and 'this is a song about giving away babies.' and I love babies. But it is definitely a really cute book and it is catchy and rhymy and all about babies.

Houghton Mifflin, 2007.

The World is Full of Babies! by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

All sorts of animal babies are explored and compared to human babies, from fetal development to the various ways babies act and interact with their parents. The text is big and bold and perfect for younger readers while the illustrations are concise and depict animals realistically. This book does a great job in connecting with the reader on some of the various activities that are universal to all babies and brief explanation of various animal behaviors accompany the illustrations. This is a wonderful book to read to explore animal development or if children are interested in babies in general (not just human ones).

Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1996.

The Cuddlers by Stacy Towle Morgan Illustrated by Marvin Jarboe

This book tells the story of a family of four who come together in the wee hours of the night and become the cuddlers. It is a great story told quite realistically about co-sleeping and how it can turn out for a family. I personally love all of the illustrations of the family bed (and everyone squeezed in it with dwindling room as the children come marching in). It presents co-sleeping in a very positive way that makes me want to cuddle with my littles right now!

La Leche League International, 1993.

Animals Black and White by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes

This book is a fun guessing game that introduces children to different kinds of animals which are all black and white. Various clues are given about the animal along with a semi close-up of the animals body and on the next page the animal is named and a illustration of the animal in it's home environment is shown.

This is a fun book for guessing games but also to learn about animals. Young children can even appreciate the stark contrast in the colors.

Charlesbridge, 1996.