The Birders THE BIRDERS, by Rob Albanese, displays the surreptitious friendship between Ollie McPhee and Mr. Flynn. I know a “Mr. Flynn” type birder. Journal keeping, and photographs upon photographs of the birds he birds. I also know an “Ollie McPhee” type kiddo. Honest and matter-of-fact. Excitable and adventurous. Theses…
FRANK’S RED HAT FRANK’S RED HAT, by Sean & Avery, hilarious! I just love funny books. These little penguins are very suspect of a daringly flashy way to keep their heads warm. And for good reason! But Frank just wants to be stylish while keeping his head warm. Frank also…
SAFE CROSSING SAFE CROSSING, by Kari Percival, is rich with deeply layered illustrations. The excitement and wonder that kids questions have about anything and everything is on every page. It has science! There are frogs and salamanders! It has thoughtful solutions, and helpers! Plus it’s all in the rain. At…