Wee Ones Wednesday | #CYBILS2023 Book Reviews 12.6.2023

Can I tell you a secret? One of my favorite things as a new mom was watching my daughter play with books. If there was a flap to be lifted, a sound to make, something to touch, a silly word … she was on it, and usually giggling. Which leads us to this week’s picks. Both of these books are “built” …

Dinos. And dragons. And monsters. OH MY!

Don’t be scared! This gathering of dinosaurs, dragons, and monsters are (for the most part) pretty harmless. In fact, they’re playful and funny and cute, too. From well-known fantasy writers to debut authors, there are lots of wonderful stories to share … and might we suggest reading aloud? Yes, we might. Summaries are from Goodreads. Click the book cover link …

#CYBILS2023 Books by Previous Winners

Turning 18 has made us a bit nostalgic … and yet looking forward, too. That got us thinking … wouldn’t it be fun to see how many 2023 CYBILS Awards nominees are written by previous winners? So we dug into the archives to find which CYBILS Awards winners of yore who have new books being considered this year. Quite a …

Baked-In Book Deliciousness: A Foodie Book List

Want to know the yummiest thing about this book list? Aside from the celebration of all things food? That no matter the cuisine, food brings us together. From memories of a special dish to multi-generational stories, there is something for everyone’s taste here. All made delicious with a pinch of sweetness, a dash of humor, and a cup full of …

Wee Ones Wednesday | #CYBILS2023 Book Reviews 11.22.23

Snuggle. Cherish. Sweet. Those are three words that popped out to us in the reviews we’re featuring this week. And, perfectly timed for tomorrow’s feasting: books about family and being together. Book summaries come from Goodreads. Click the book cover image to add it to your own TBR. BOARD BOOK Gina @ Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers – This charming board …

Wee Ones Wednesday | #CYBILS2023 Book Reviews 11.15.2023

This week’s featured books, though very different in subject, have a common thread: Acceptance. For yourself and of others. Book summaries come from Goodreads. Click the book cover image to add it to your own TBR. Board Book Sam @ Little Cub Literacy – “This book tackles an important—and sometimes tough—topic with little ones and get them to really be …

Wee Ones Wednesday | #CYBILS2023 Book Reviews 11.8.2023

Book summaries come from Goodreads. Clicking the book cover will take you there, should you want to add the book to your TBR. Now that we have “all the books,” these lists will include nominees and submissions. When Sam suggested pairing Fuzzy Furry Ouch with other touch and describe activities, she probably didn’t envision us pairing it with a picture …

The Big Book (List) of 20 Questions: #CYBILS2023

What do you do when you have nominated books whose titles are questions? You make a list! This collection of “20 questions” explore some of kids’ favorite things (like weird animals and aliens); answer questions they ask themselves, help them process growing up and emotions, and, yes, a few talk about poo!  (eww!) This post contains affiliate links to amazon.com …

#CybilsAwards Backlist Book List Summer: It’s a Wrap

Last week we posted our last Backlist Book List for 2021. We hope you have had as much fun exploring the curated lists as we had in creating them! Nine lists: 6 read-alike lists, 3 themed lists.  Ten years of nominations, finalists, and winners. 154 recommended books for readers toddler to teen. What made them particularly fun was discovering books …