Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads by Bob Shea and Lane Smith – Review by Rebecca Jones

December 10

By about fourth grade, many kids bypass the library’s picture book shelves and head straight for chapter books. This only makes sense, as they’re striving to grow up as quickly as possible as part of the headlong march toward puberty. At the same time teachers and parents encourage older elementary kids to read chapter books […]

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Hug Machine by Scott Campbell – Reviewed by Rebecca Jones

October 22

As a children’s librarian and mama of three, I’m pretty much obsessed with kid lit. I scavenge online and in print to learn about the latest and greatest in children’s books, always searching for that next fantastic read. And while I’m full of my own opinions about what makes a quality children’s book, I’m also […]

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