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Mama Hug by Emma Straub, Illustrations by Stevie Lewis
Once you read this book, you will hug your baby, and your baby will hug you back. It’s irresistible.
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New Books To Recommend
The trend for manga books for all ages continues. I’m old school. I like stories and full page art work. I like books to encourage kids. And as ever, the best books are the ones Read more…
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Rachel Payne, of the Brooklyn Public Library, is the best resource for Board Books. See her article from The Horn Book, 2023.
https://www.hbook.com/story/baby-testing-board-books-a-report-and-a-roundup-from-a-margaret-wise-brown-board-book-award-jury-member
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The 2023 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
The New York Times and the New York Public Library awarded these 10 titles the Best Illustrated Children’s Books 2023.
Community
Storytime with Pat Cummings: Where Is Mommy? Saturday Jan 25 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Storytime with Pat Cummings: Where Is Mommy? Saturday January 25 |11:00AM – 12:00PM at Books Are Magic 225 Smith Street booksaremagic.net A girl follows clues that lead to Mommy! This Level D book is perfect Read more…
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Books Are Magic Event!
Come join Susan and Andi at Books Are Magic on Saturday, January 18th at 11 AM. 225 Smith Street Cobble Hill, Brooklyn! Bring your small fire fighters! There will be stickers and brownies!
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American Artists, Inspiring and Enchanting
Although these picture books are for an older school aged child, they are a continuing trend to feature artists, illustrators and poets for our young children. Check this list complied by Nina Crews for the Read more…
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The 15 Best Board Books for Babies, According to Booksellers
The 15 Best Board Books for Babies, According to Booksellers Here is a truly resourceful, well supported NY Magazine LIST of books every baby could enjoy. See how many new ones you discover. Happy Reading.
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A New Dog Book
My good friend Anne Haberland Emerson in Door County, Wisconsin has written a wonderful book about her 2 doodle dogs called Doodle Love. If you have a dog, a Doodle, a child, any interest, it’s Read more…
