Books
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.
Books
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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Mt. Sinai Parenting Center
Here’s a Tip of the Week from Reading With Babies featured on Mt. Sinai Parenting Center’s blog. I’m so grateful to have been invited to do this. My definition of reading includes anything a baby Read more…
Authors
Trace by Pat Cummings
Pat Cummings has just published her first middle grade novel, Trace. It’s a wonderful story full of pre-teens, friendships, family deaths and strengths, history, and Brooklyn. Oh, and a ghost. It’s full of richly observed/remembered Read more…
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Philip Pullman says “Children need art and stories”
Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials, a fantasy trilogy I adored reading, clearly understands the vital importance of art and story in childrens’ lives. “Children need art and stories and poems and music as much Read more…