Children’s Picture Books
Step into a vibrant world of colors, imagination, and boundless giggles—welcome to our Children’s Picture Book Reviews, where every page turn is a joyous dance party for the young and young-at-heart!
- The Real 12 Days of Christmas by Donna Carr Roberts
Travis Trulove is smitten with Taylor, a woman who doesn’t share his feelings. Undeterred, Travis tries to win her over by appealing to her material side, showering her with gifts she didn’t even know she wanted. - When the Moon Sleeps, Do You Think He Dreams? by David Klochko
The book is a young girl’s world view. As she awakes and prepares for the day ahead, the young querent takes in the sights beyond her window and stretches. As she does so, she queries what happens to the moon now that the sun has risen. - Caillou: The Silver Knight by Robin Bright
The moral of the story taught Caillou not to depend on one person and to have an openness towards his family. - Daddy Do My Hair: Beth’s Twists by Tolá Okogwu
In recent years, the appropriation of African Caribbean hair has been the subject of much debate. There have been news stories telling of teachers cutting the hair of Black girls… - The Tiger who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
The book is structured in such a way that allows for a lot of sound play that interchanges frequently. There is the voice of mum, of Sophie, of dad and of the narrator. - The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge by Michael Panzner
From the very beginning, Michael Panzner’s, The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge is an inviting read. Brianna greets the reader and asks them to come along for the adventure. - The Journey of the Little Prince by Corrine Delparte
Originally written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince was published in 1943. This is an over-simplified version of the classic novella. - Santa’s Lost Elves by Rachel Hilz
I like the originality within this book where it is less about Christmas and more about the preparation beforehand. We only know Christmas has happened because of a single line in the poem. - The Cousins are Coming by Kay Jones
Throughout the story, we are invited to peek at the children as they play games, put on a production, engage in a water fight, have fun baking, and generally have a memorable action-packed day. - Josie, Johnnie and Rosie and the Ocean Rescue! by Michael Panzner
With the help of a little magical sparkle and a small community, this picture book shows an ocean rescue and beach clean-up in action. - Elinor’s Glad-To-Be-Together Family by Sarah Layne
This story would be best placed in a home where a parent/primary caregiver reads it to children up to the age of around seven. It would also sit well in a nursery/kindergarten setting. - Dressing for Dreamtime by J. E. Rogers
Children of all ages will appreciate the authentic colorful illustrations that make use of Aboriginal traditional patterns. Young children will enjoy hearing the story read to them, emerging readers will enjoy the novelty of the subject - Tully The Tadpole (Who Never Became A Toad) by A. M. Ruggirello
The story is inspired by a tadpole named Goliath that was far bigger than other American Bullfrog tadpoles. It was thought that owing to its size, Goliath would not change into a frog in the usual way, if at all. - Bold & Brave by K. A. Cummins
Bold & Brave by K. A. Cummins does not disappoint with their attempts at producing this beautifully illustrated book aimed at 4–8-year-olds - Papa Can Fix It! by Lee Alfred II
A cute little book written in prose with a questionable moral but adorable just the same.
