by Jamie Bills | Apr 5, 2023 | Lists
2022-2023 have been INCREDIBLE years for new EARTH DAY books! I am super excited to share some of my favorites with you! Many of these books are about TREES, so this list is also perfect for Arbor Day! Great books for Earth Day & Arbor Day WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU...
by Jamie Bills | Mar 11, 2023 | Lists
Do you enjoy any of the fiber arts? Crocheting, knitting or weaving? I have recently discovered a LOVE of crocheting. Especially when I am able to work on amigurumi (which is pretty much the same thing as crocheting, but you are working on 3D toys). This is one of my...
by Jamie Bills | Mar 7, 2023 | Lists
We recently watched the Motion Picture Musical adaptation of LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE. I thought the music was so fun and felt it was a great picture book adaptation (which is rare, in my opinion). The Picture Book Swamplands After watching the show, I decided to read...
by Jamie Bills | Nov 1, 2022 | Lists
(Updated 2023) Halloween picture books are some of my FAVORITE books on the planet. And the following books are my FAVORITES of these FAVORITES. The BEST Halloween children’s books. The MOST WONDERFUL… well, I think you get the idea. 🙂 ROOM ON THE BROOM by...
by Jamie Bills | Oct 12, 2022 | Lists
Over the past year, many great picture books featuring grandmas and grandpas have been released. It has been a tender and heartwarming trend. There is nothing quite like a grandparent. Here are some of my VERY FAVORITE GRANDPARENT BOOKS. Old & new: SOMETHING ABOUT...
by Jamie Bills | Sep 23, 2022 | Lists
If you love adventures AND you love picture books. These books are the perfect blend. Here are some of my VERY FAVORITE BOAT BOOKS. Old and New. Get ready to set sail! OLD WOOD BOAT by Nikki McClure. Published by Candlewick A dilapidated boat gains a new life and...