Wheeler, L., & Bynum, J. (2002). Porcupining: A prickly love story. Boston: Little, Brown. Summary: What could be more poignant than a porcupine pining for a companion? With pun-filled prose and pleasing pictures, this passionate tale of love and friendship between two prickly creatures in a petting zoo makes a perfect read aloud (and a sublime Valentine).  … Continue reading My Top 5 Fiction Books for Children →

Gibbons, G. (1997). The reasons for seasons. Boston, MA: National Brailee Press. Summary: Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers … Continue reading My Top 5 Non-Fiction Children’s Books. →