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A Howling Good Time with ‘Dudley’s Day At Home’

A Howling Good Time with ‘Dudley’s Day At Home’

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Dudley’s Day At Home Author: Karen Kaufman Orloff Illustrator: Renee Andriani Publisher: Flashlight Press Dudley’s Not Your Average Dog A boy and his mother head out of the house to run some errands, leaving the family dog, Dudley, at home. The boy, named Sam, wonders what Dudley gets up to when he’s home alone. His mother proceeds to list off all the usual things a dog might do to like eating, playing, and napping. While these seem like pretty usual…

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The Power of Intergenerational Friendships Shines in ‘Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad’

The Power of Intergenerational Friendships Shines in ‘Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad’

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‘Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad: Friendship Comes In All Ages’ Author: Vickie Rodgers Illustrator: Vidya Valsudevan Themes: anti-ageism, intergenerational, friendship, seniors, grandparents, elderly Befriending A Lonely Senior ‘Gigi’, a grandmother, knows her elderly friend, Ms. Ruby, has been feeling sad and lonely lately. Gigi gathers her grandchildren, Avery, Caroline, Will and Cole, to come up with a plan to cheer her up. “She was a nurse for a long time and has cared for many people. She doesn’t have…

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Silly fun with ‘Baby Worries’

Silly fun with ‘Baby Worries’

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Baby Worries Author: Frances Mackay | Illustrator: Dotti Colvin Themes: babies, playful, worry, anxiety, fear What Will Baby Look Like? ‘Baby Worries’ by Frances Mackay and Dotti Colvin is a hilarious and fun read for children ages 3-10. A baby boy meets his extended family for the first time and everyone wonders what he will look like when he grows up. Will he have long, hairy legs like Uncle Ted or plump, bulging lips like Aunty Flo? Laugh-Out-Loud Twist ‘Baby…

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Help Little Ones Learn To Cope With ‘Feeling All My Feelings Book’

Help Little Ones Learn To Cope With ‘Feeling All My Feelings Book’

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Feeling All My Feelings Book Author & Illustrator Kim T. S. Themes: naming emotions, feelings, learning to cope, self-regulation Feeling and Expressing Emotions It’s hard work being a toddler or preschooler. They’re not only learning all about the world around them, but they’re also learning about themselves. ‘Feeling All My Feelings Book’ by author and illustrator Kim T. S. is a great way to help your little one navigate their emotions. The book, written in a comforting rhyming pattern, begins…

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‘Otto The Otter’ Delivers A Sweet Surprise

‘Otto The Otter’ Delivers A Sweet Surprise

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Otto The Otter: A Big Surprise Author & Illustrator: Linda Hansen Themes: river otters, animal life cycles, nature, animal habitats Meet ‘Otto’ the North American River Otter ‘Otto the Otter: A Big Surprise’ written and illustrated by Linda Hansen tells the story of a special otter. The family watched with delight as the river otter swam in a pond by their home. Eventually, they decided to name the little visitor, ‘Otto’. Otto doesn’t come every day – but he does…

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‘Sea Glass Summer’ a Treasure to be Discovered

‘Sea Glass Summer’ a Treasure to be Discovered

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Author: Michelle Houts, Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline | Themes: beach, sea glass, treasure hunting, grandparents, family generations, imagination, dreaming, wonder Summers At The Island Cottage Decades ago, a boy named Thomas was spending the summer at his grandmother’s cottage in Michelle Houts’ ‘Sea Glass Summer‘. She gives Thomas a magnifying glass that used to belong to his grandfather. Thomas rushes off, eager to explore the beach. Then, while scouring the stony shoreline, his grandmother picks up a piece of sea glass…

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Welcome to The Picture Book Pages!

Welcome to The Picture Book Pages!

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My name is Emma and I’m a mom to two little ones. I have always loved to read and have many fond memories of visiting the library and being read to by my own mother. Now that I’m a mom, I’m rediscovering my passion for children’s picture books and hope to share that joy with others. Honest Reviews and Weekly Content On this blog I hope to post picture book reviews and new weekly content. From lists of old favourites…

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