by Jamie Bills | Apr 26, 2022 | Lists
From hats piled high by a peddler to hats stolen by a little fish, there is something inherently whimsical when hats are added to a story. Here are some WONDERFUL hat books and fun. BLUE HAT, GREEN HAT by Sandra Boynton A silly board book perfect for even the youngest...
by Jamie Bills | Apr 8, 2022 | Lists
My youngest daughter has been OBSESSED with unicorns for the past FOUR YEARS. So I now consider myself a unicorn picture book expert. (Yes, that is a real thing.) Two years ago she asked for a unicorn-themed birthday. So I got online and purchased a unicorn costume...
by Jamie Bills | Jan 27, 2022 | Lists
There is something magical about receiving mail. Maybe it is finding a fun surprise in the mailbox? Maybe it is opening the letter? Maybe it is holding personalized words sent just to you? Whatever the reason, adding this spark of magic to a picture book is powerful....
by Jamie Bills | Dec 10, 2021 | Lists
I come from a long line of quilters and blanket makers. In fact, I still have the blanket my grandma made for me when I was a baby. I Started Quilting in High School My mom and older sister taught me the basics of sewing. Then I took a sewing class in high school....
by Jamie Bills | Oct 7, 2021 | Lists
There are SO MANY great picture books about trains! I had a blast going through a large pile from the library. Here are my FAVORITE picks. Old and New. Choo Choo! TWO LITTLE TRAINS by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon. Published by...
by Jamie Bills | Mar 27, 2021 | Lists
I think about hair often. Mostly because I have three daughters and they all have LONG, THICK, HAIR. I brush A LOT of hair every day! So, I set out to find great hair-themed picture books. Here are some of my favorites: HAIR TWINS “A Sikh father and daughter...