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Ruth Krauss: Exceptional Storyteller for Children

Any vintage children’s book collector will have undoubtedly been on a hunt for books by the exceptional storyteller Ruth Krauss. “Everything Under a Mushroom” showcases Krauss’ wordplay and ability to capture children’s imaginative play.It’s the first of her books to adorn my collection, and I now have two copies. Both […]

Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone – Sister Illustrators

Hunting for vintage books is a thrill because you never know what books you will unearth, like the delicate images and whimsical style of Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone. Each book has enchanting woodland animals and dreamy landscapes.Immediately drawn to the vibrant colors, I knew I had stumbled upon something […]

Time is a Flower by Julie Morstad

Time is a Flower by Julie Morstad is a beautiful book featuring the concept of time through many perspectives. Find it here and here.

Books to spread joy and cheer

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” – The Hobbit Breathing in the brisk air, the smell of pine as we walk through our front door, baking cookies, and twinkling lights – the holiday season is palpable. A […]

Read & Eat- The Food Edition

Presenting the Food Edition. Truthfully I don’t have editions but I’ve always wanted to say that. Switching it from Read & Make to inspire you with Read & Eat through these delicious picture books. image from Apple Cake A lot, but not all these books have real recipes you can […]

Eat some cake and stay inside

Cheers to all the March and April birthdays! Two birthdays in our home will be celebrated under quarantine. This cake box is easy to make and fun to fill & gift! You could drop one off on door step, ring the bell and sing Happy Birthday from 6 feet away! […]

We get you Cactus, we could all use a hug right now

Today’s Read + Make This fun and easy project requires no shopping as long as you have paint and cardboard. I’ve included a fun pattern that slips right into the other like a puzzle, feel free to change up the shape, get creative. Maybe it needs arms, it definitely needs […]

King Mouse and the crowns of quarantine

I’m optimistic friends. I live in the world of children, it’s impossible to not have hope. It’s strange to think there is a time when someone might come across this post and remember our time of quarantine. We did it because we cared about each other and we came together […]

The Traveler’s Gift by Danielle Davison

It is often hard to see hope when struggling with grief. Danielle Davison has woven a beautiful journey of loss and hope in her debut picture book, The Traveler’s gift. I have had known Danielle for some time, that’s the magic of the children’s literature community. Although we have never […]

Greystone Kids

Five new picture books hit the shelves this September and they were meticulously crafted under a new imprint. You can see the talent in the detail before you open the cover. It’s in the small things like endpages and book undies that let you know that this imprint is something […]