Board Books was our other pilot category this year, in response to popular demand. The winning entry in the Board Books category was Cityblock (Alphablock) by Christopher Franceschelli and illustrated by Peskimo. It’s part of the same successful series as Dinoblock and Countablock. Round 1 Fiction Picture Books/Board Books judge Kate Unger reviewed this one as part of a big …
REVIEW: Look, Look Again
This year is our first run with the new Board Books category, and we ended up with a list of five great finalists–one of which is today’s featured title: Look, Look Again by Agnese Baruzzi. This book of shapes, numbers, and guessing games was reviewed last month by Fiction Picture Books/Board Books Round 1 judge Ami Jones on her blog, …
REVIEW: Steam Train, Dream Train Colors
Happy Boxing Day! Today’s featured review is from Fiction Picture Books/Board Books Round 1 judge Sue Morris, who blogs at Kid Lit Reviews. She features a wide range of children’s books, from picture books to middle grade, as well as board books, like Cybils nominee Steam Train, Dream Train Colors by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. In …
REVIEW: An Incomplete Book of Awesome Things
There are some really neat board books nominated in our brand-new Board Books category, and today’s featured review looks at one that is sure to spark fun discussion between kids and parents: An Incomplete Book of Awesome Things by Wee Society. The review is from Kate Unger, Round 1 judge in Fiction Picture Books/Board Books and blogger at Mom’s Radius. …
REVIEW: Big Chickie, Little Chickie: A Book of Opposites
Hey, everyone–it’s another new category this year! Today’s blogger review is a nominee from our new Board Books category, which is a subdivision of Fiction Picture Books. Round 1 panelist Ami Jones blogs at A Mom’s Spare Time, where she posts book reviews and blogs about life as a Youth Services Librarian. Earlier this year, she reviewed Board Books nominee …
Category Description: Board Books
Just say the phrase “board book” and you’re bound to hear an “awww” or a “that’s so cute!” It happens in my house all the time (even with the teenager)! We share these books with our youngest readers to be. These are our child’s first stories – at playtime, before nap, and as bedtime stories. Opening a board book to …