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Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver: The History and Legends of the Real Santa Claus
by Ned Bustard (Author, Illustrator)
Brief summary: Nicholas was born in Turkey on March 14, 270, to a wealthy Christian couple who both passed away when he was young. His uncle, an abbot, raised him. As he grew older, Nicholas traveled to the Holy Lands, where he lived in a cave. During this time, King Diocletian made it illegal for anyone to worship Jesus, but later, Constantine the Great granted them freedom to practice their faith. Nicholas eventually became a bishop and helped many people by giving them gifts.
Some celebrate St. Nicholas’ death on December 6, 343, while others celebrate on December 24th, when he is believed to travel around the world in a sleigh full of gifts to give to everyone.
Comments: This biographical rhyming poem also explains why Saint Nicholas gives presents to others.
This book, published in 2021, remains relevant today and could be shared as a yearly tradition in December.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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Revony Rhinoceros Starts to Smile: A Lesson in Body Language
by Patricia Bardina (Author), Joanne Burgess (Author), Paul Sharp (Illustrator)
Brief summary: Revony Rhinoceros is at Bixby Baboon’s birthday party. The little rhino sits sulking and frowning by a tree, unsure how to play with the other invited guests. After the party, Revony’s mother discusses body language with her child. She explains that understanding friendly and unfriendly body language can help make friends. They then walk around the park, observing the other animals and how their body language reflects their feelings.
Revony Rhinoceros feels confident and uses friendly body language to make new friends at the park.
Comments: This book could be an introduction for school counselors, PreK, or K teachers to read aloud to explain nonverbal communication skills/body language and how that could impact friend-making.
This book was published in 2018, but it remains relevant today.
Rating: 3.5/5 📗📗📗1/2
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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Picture Books
1.The Most Beautiful Winter
by Cristina Sitja Rubio (Author), Vineet Lal (Translator)
Brief summary: Winter is here, but Badger does not feel like sleeping. He goes to Mr. Bear’s place, but Mr. Bear is asleep. Marmot is also sleeping, and Nighthawk is snoozing. Badger goes back home and keeps himself busy with hobbies.
Later, he goes outside to find someone to play with, only to discover that many more creatures are hibernating. Will he find someone to play with?
Comments: The illustrations were created using Ink, gouache, and watercolor. (The Amazon description does say “crayon illustrated,” but the book says otherwise.)
The back sections are A Beautiful Winter for Everyone and How Can I Help Animals in Winter?
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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*I was sent a complimentary copy of this book.
2.Counting Winter
by Nancy White Carlstrom (Author), Claudia McGehee (Illustrator)
Summary: This beautifully illustrated concept picture book highlights winter animals in the Alaskan tundra. Young readers learn to count from 1 to 12 using lyrical verse.
Comments: The illustrations were created using scratchboard and watercolor.
This book could be incorporated into various educational units, such as counting 1-12, the winter season, or the tundra environment.
Additional sections at the back of the book include Animal Profiles, Author’s Note, and Illustrator’s Note.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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3.Hiro, Winter, and Marshmallows
by Marine Schneider (Author), Vineet Lal (Translator)
Brief summary: The Ursidae family of brown bears are all hibernating except for Hiro. Hiro packs a bag and walks outside, where she experiences snow on her paws for the first time. She wonders what Winter could be and notices unfamiliar paw prints in the snow.
The bear follows them and the scent of toasting marshmallows. All run away when they see the bear. Hiro sits roasting a marshmallow over the fire, crying, having scared everyone away from the bonfire party, when a small boy named Émile comes out behind a tree. Too curious to run away from a talking bear, Émile stays asking, “What’s it like being a bear?”
Will they become friends, or will it all go horribly wrong?
Comments: The illustrations were created with colored pencils, watercolors, acrylic paint, and markers.
This is a sweet bedtime story.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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4. Just Us
by Molly Beth Griffin (Author), Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator)
Summary: A young girl’s family usually celebrates the holidays by having extended family come from all over to share a meal and play games. However, the snow made it too dangerous for everyone to visit. Her mom, mama, and brother decided to improvise and prepare a meal together. They even called Grandma for advice on how to make a dessert.
Comments: The digitally created illustrations showed details of all of the relatives. Many young readers may wonder what to do if traditions cannot be kept. This story shares how we can still have a good holiday by making the best of what we have.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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5.Jonny Lambert’s Bear and Bird Winter Wonderland Adventure: A Snowy Search and Find Story
by Jonny Lambert (Author)
Summary: In the forest, Bear and Bird search for berries and nuts to prepare for winter. The next morning, snow fell. As Bear and Bird walk through the forest, they encounter several other woodland creatures. Curious, these creatures follow Bear and Bird to the top of the hill, where they all share something beautiful.
Comments: The “Can You Spot?” panels on the sides of the pages encourage students to stop and observe the illustrations. Additionally, there are question panels that pose questions about the story as it progresses.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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6. Duck, Duck, Goose!
by John Hare (author and illustrator)
Summary: Two ducks are flying south when they come across a goose flying in the sky too. To their surprise, they see a moose in a flying contraption. They decide to all travel together to head south for the winter, with a few hiccups along the way.
Comments: Young readers will enjoy the humorous adventures of these fowl and moose as they migrate to a warmer environment.
The art was created with hand-drawn pencil and with digital color and accents.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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7. It’s Winter!
by Renée Kurilla (Author)
Summary: The town is covered in snow. The children come outside dressed in warm clothing to slide down the hill, build snowmen, skate, and have snowball fights. Later, they create garlands and decorations before being released from school for winter break. They enjoy holiday foods and celebrate the winter holidays.
Comments: This is a book that highlights the winter weather, clothing, food, and holidays.
It is illustrated using Adobe Photoshop.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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If you like this book, the author has another seasonal book: “It’s Fall! (Celebrate the Seasons, 1).”
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8. Wonder & Awe
by Annie Herzig (Author, Illustrator)
Summary: A girl creates a snowwoman she calls Wonder. She and Wonder play throughout the forest with the snowwoman pointing out the beauty around them which leaves the girl in awe. Each day, they play and say goodbye at the end. One afternoon, they both realize that they do not have much time together as spring is coming soon.
The girl shares with her friends all of the wonderful things in Nature that she and Wonder noticed together during their winter discoveries. Will she ever see her friend again?
Comments: The illustrations were created using watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, and water-soluble crayon.
It is a beautiful story about a magical friendship who discovers together the beauty of Nature.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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Nonfiction
9.It’s Winter (The Seasons in Mr. Green’s Garden)
by Ruth Owen (Author)
Summary: Mr. Green and Mo turned a city lot into a garden and share what happens to the garden in winter. They explain the changes to plants, insects, animals, and birds.
Comments: The illustrations are a collage of photos and drawings.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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This season series would be a superb addition to any library. Continue reading for more details and buying options on these books’ Amazon page.
10.Winter Solstice Wish
by Kate Allen Fox (Author), Elisa Paganelli (Illustrator)
Summary: A family spends a day at the beach on the shortest day of the year. As the sun goes down, they share wishes around a bonfire. In opposition, on the other side of the earth, a family celebrates the longest day of the year at the beach.
Comments: This ode shares how the earth is located relative to the sun so that one can have both the shortest and the longest day. Community and family celebrations are emphasized.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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Together
by Laura Manaresi (Author), Giovanni Manna (Illustrator)
Brief summary: A lamb is determined to see its dream come true, even if it struggles to express it in words. It sets off on a journey and encounters other animals who share the same dream. Together, they unite their efforts to transform the dream into reality.
Comments: Young readers should focus on the watercolor illustrations to uncover the dreams that everyone aspires to create.
This gentle book fosters the spirit of collaboration, and guiding readers in the process of turning their dreams into achievable realities.
Rating: 3.5/5 📗📗📗1/2
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*This book magically appeared in my mailbox, giving me a nice surprise on a rainy day.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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It Happened in Salem
by Jonah Winter (Author), Brad Holland (Illustrator)
Brief summary: This narrative nonfiction book provides a brief overview of the Salem Trials, exploring the motivations behind the accusers, the complicity of others, and the consequences of these false accusations.
Comments: This picture book should be aimed at older students (sixth grade and up) who have already learned about the Salem Witch Trials. Understanding this historical context will help them grasp the narrative as the story unfolds. It is written in an informal and modern style.
I would use this book in middle or high school as a post-supplement resource for the Salem Witch Trials or as an introduction to a media literacy lesson on misinformation, false news, biases, mob mentality, and rumors.
The closing sentence, “What would you have done?” serves as a compelling hook for an essay or group discussion.
The picture book did not specify how the illustrations were created, but I believe they contributed significantly to the narrative. (The illustrator has them available for sale on his website.)
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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*I received a free copy of this book.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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The Very Patient Gus Davis
by Laurie Trumble Davis (Author), Marjorie van Heerden (Illustrator)
Brief summary: Gus’s owner returns from the store with cookies. Gus really wants one right away. He begs and jumps up on her, but she tells him he must wait until after dinner. Gus does not want to wait and runs off with the bag of cookies. His owner manages to get the cookies back. To help pass the time, they go on a walk. When they return, they have dinner. Will Gus ever get a cookie?
Comments: This is the second of the Gus books
The Unsinkable Gus Davis by Laurie Trumble Davis (Author), Paulette Bogan (Illustrator)
Rating: 3.5/5 📗📗📗1/2
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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The Most Beautiful Winter
by Cristina Sitja Rubio (Author), Vineet Lal (Translator)
Brief summary: Winter is here, but Badger does not feel like sleeping. He goes to Mr. Bear’s place, but Mr. Bear is asleep. Marmot is also sleeping, and Nighthawk is snoozing. Badger goes back home and keeps himself busy with hobbies.
Later, he goes outside to find someone to play with, only to discover that many more creatures are hibernating. Will he find someone to play with?
Comments: The illustrations were created using Ink, gouache, and watercolor. (The Amazon description does say “crayon illustrated,” but the book says otherwise.)
The back sections are A Beautiful Winter for Everyone and How Can I Help Animals in Winter?
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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*I was sent a complimentary copy of this book.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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The Cat Way
by Sara Lundberg (Author), B.J. Woodstein (Translator)
Brief summary: Part 1: The person walks with the cat every day, always leading the way. The cat stops to play with a friend, but the human scares the friend away by stomping a foot. The feline asks, “Why are you always in charge?”
The cat leaves the human who stays outside looking all over for the cat. Frozen, the person goes home to find the cat.
Part 2: Today, the cat is in charge and takes the human on a little adventure into the woods. The cat shows the human a beautiful night sky before going home. They decide to compromise by taking turns who can be in charge of their walks.
Comments: The illustrations were created using gouache and watercolor.
Rating: 4.5 /5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
(The content below contains Amazon affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Mrs. Ferraris may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. The Retired School Librarian is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. These titles can be found on my Amazon Storefront under Voting Picture Books– https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrs.ferraris/list/1JR3EVXSC9O1V?ref_=aipsflist)
❗This cumulative list grows over time, with the newest books always appearing at the top.❗
Picture Books
Leo’s First Vote!
by Christina Soontornvat (Author), Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)
Brief summary: Leo’s father became a United States citizen and now is able to vote for the president of the United States. Leo learns about voting at school like how the candidates are chosen, debating, registering, and where the polling place is located.
Comments: The illustrations were created using oil pastels, acrylic, cut paper, and digital rendering.
The back sections include more information about voting.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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Show Up and Vote
by Ani DiFranco (Author), Rachelle Baker (Illustrator)
Brief summary: A mother takes her daughter with her to vote. As they walk down the city’s sidewalks in the rain, the girl realizes how important it is to cast a ballot. She sees familiar faces and feels connected to the community.
Comments: The illustrations were created with Procreate and iPad.
It should be noted that this book has no capital letters or punctuation. I believe it would make it easier for young readers if it was read aloud.
Rating: 3.5 /5 📗📗📗1/2
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Nonfiction
How Voting and Elections Work
by Zelda Wagner (Author)
Brief summary: This intermediate nonfiction children’s book discusses topics such as election day, why we vote, the election, and how to get involved.
Comments: This book is illustrated with photos. There is a glossary, index, and a “Learn More” section in the back of the book.
Rating: 3.5 /5 📗📗📗1/2
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Voting Day
by Samantha Bell (Author)
Brief summary: This intermediate nonfiction children’s books focuses on the day of voting. Readers will learn about polling places, volunteers, voting day, early voting, counting the votes, and declaring the winner.
Comments: The book is illustrated with photos.
The back sections included Fun Fact, Activity, Glossary, To Learn More, Index, and About the Author.
Rating: 3.5 /5 📗📗📗1/2
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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Counting Winter
by Nancy White Carlstrom (Author), Claudia McGehee (Illustrator)
Summary: This beautifully illustrated concept picture book highlights winter animals in the Alaskan tundra. Young readers learn to count from 1 to 12 using lyrical verse.
Comments: The illustrations were created using scratchboard and watercolor.
This book could be incorporated into various educational units, such as counting 1-12, the winter season, or the tundra environment.
Additional sections at the back of the book include Animal Profiles, Author’s Note, and Illustrator’s Note.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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*I was sent a complimentary copy of this book.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites
by Bette Westera (Author), Mies van Hout (Illustrator), David Colmer (Translator)
Brief summary: This poetry book cleverly presents animal opposites in each animal’s voice. Every two-page spread features two animals opposite from one another in descriptive and humorous free verse.
Comments: The illustrations were created using acrylic ink, oil pastels, and collage. There are a total of thirty-two animals featured in the book.
This poetry book would complement poetry or opposite units of study. It can also just be used for a funny read-aloud to make everyone giggle.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight children’s book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight
by Judith A Proffer (Author), Julie Dick Fudge (Author), Yoko Matsuoka (Illustrator)
Brief summary: Patsy Cline dreams of becoming a famous country singer. She daydreams while doing her chores, but her favorite time is dream-walking after midnight as she sleeps in her bed. She meets her beloved departed dog, Pepe, under the willow tree, where she shares her life events with the little dog.
Comments: This is an inspirational book about daydreaming and nightdreaming one’s goals. It encourages using the imagination to see oneself in the desired role, such as being onstage at Carnegie Hall or at the Grand Ole Opry.
The book was inspired by Patsy Cline’s hit “Walkin’ After Midnight”(1957). This picture book is co-written by Judith A. Proffer and Julie Dick Fudge, Patsy Cline’s daughter.
The illustrations are all double-paged, with a combination of print and cursive text in frames.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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I included the song below for those who are not familiar with this country hit or, like me, just wanted to hear it.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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Home in a Lunchbox
by Cherry Mo (author and illustrator)
Brief summary: Jun moves from Hong Kong to America and only knows four English words on her first day of school: hello, thank you, I don’t know, and toilet. As the week progresses, she has many frustrations as she learns a new routine, language, and group of people, but lunchtime is when she feels the love of home that helps her to persist.
Comments: This book is a great resource for helping students understand the experiences of new students from other countries. It includes a heartwarming story about students bonding over their favorite foods at lunch, which helps them form deeper connections. This book is particularly valuable for ESL teachers and school counselors to share with new students at school. There are not many words and the story is mainly told with large, colorful illustrations.
I could not find anywhere on the book or her website saying how the illustrations were created for this picture book. The back sections explain Jun’s words on her hand and the food in her lunchbox.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
Hiro, Winter, and Marshmallows children’s book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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Hiro, Winter, and Marshmallows
by Marine Schneider (Author), Vineet Lal (Translator)
Brief summary: The Ursidae family of brown bears are all hibernating except for Hiro. Hiro packs a bag and walks outside, where she experiences snow on her paws for the first time. She wonders what Winter could be and notices unfamiliar paw prints in the snow.
The bear follows them and the scent of toasting marshmallows. All run away when they see the bear. Hiro sits roasting a marshmallow over the fire, crying, having scared everyone away from the bonfire party, when a small boy named Émile comes out behind a tree. Too curious to run away from a talking bear, Émile stays asking, “What’s it like being a bear?”
Will they become friends, or will it all go horribly wrong?
Comments: The illustrations were created with colored pencils, watercolors, acrylic paint, and markers.
This is a sweet bedtime story.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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*I was sent a complimentary copy of this book.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
(The content below contains Amazon affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Mrs. Ferraris may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. The Retired School Librarian is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.)
Goodnight School
by Catherine Bailey (Author), Cori Doerrfeld (Illustrator)
Brief summary: As School prepares to close for the night, the night guard goes through the building to ensure that all the lights are off and each room is in order. However, she discovers evidence that someone else is in the school with her. Will she be able to identify the intruder before the students arrive the next day?
Comments: This humorous mystery picture book has detailed illustrations that had me stop and look.
I love it when the pasted-down end pages are part of the story.
This would be a nice story to share at bedtime.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.
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