Picture Books

When Your Mom is a Children’s Librarian….

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:44:44 +0000

Cheers! -Miss Molly

Have you heard of Brightly Storytime?

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 12:00:29 +0000

Brightly is a website created by Penguin Random House. I am so grateful to my colleague for sharing it with me! It has some incredible resources and book lists, often with some slightly older titles that I've missed in my orders! They cover all ages - even grownups! I subscribe to their email list and I … Continue reading Have you heard of Brightly Storytime?

Author Storytime with Anna Staniszewski

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:42:08 +0000

We are so, so lucky because a children's bookstore recently opened in our hometown! I am still kind of in shock about it. It's in a beautiful old house and has lots of little rooms and nooks to discover! It's called Enchanted Passage and if you ever are in the area and have a chance … Continue reading Author Storytime with Anna Staniszewski

BunnyBear: A Picturebook Review

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:17:24 +0000

I honestly had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book - other than I was psyched to see the beautiful illustrations by Carmen Saldana. Also, I was intrigued by the extremely adorable title - can I actually purchase a Bunnybear somewhere?!? … Continue reading BunnyBear: A Picturebook Review

Election Day in the Children’s Room

megarlick916@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:57:12 +0000

It wasn't even close, with Pigeon winning in an overwhelming 2 to 1 victory over Pete the Cat. Pigeon, amusing, outspoken and often times devious, was not really taken seriously as a candidate for president. Pete the Cat - known for sage advice in his "Groovy Guides" to life and love, was thought to be … Continue reading Election Day in the Children’s Room

Sunday Quiz

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:13:57 +0000

Here's an easy one - I got all of them correct, though a couple almost tripped me up. General children's lit questions. Enjoy! http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/ForChildren/Childrens-Literature-Trivia-17216.html Cheers,Miss Molly*

Picture Book Review

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:04:09 +0000

I love, love, LOVE! the new Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld book: Exclamation Mark ......!!! Great concept, great design, great story! Short and sweet, the illustrations are simple and bold, blending perfectly with the story of this little exclamation mark who tries so hard to fit in, until he realizes his full potential. I … Continue reading Picture Book Review

Toto the Tornado Kitten!

megarlick916@gmail.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:36:10 +0000

This little girl read the book beforehand and was SO excited to meet Toto! She brought him some food to donate to the local pet shelter. For those of you who are not familiar with the story, Toto was found in a tree as a newborn kitten after surviving a tornado that swept through Western … Continue reading Toto the Tornado Kitten!

Dragons Love Tacos

megarlick916@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:11:27 +0000

This super-cute picture book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri is a fun read for ages 4 & older. It'll tell you all you need to know about how to throw a successful taco party for dragons: how they like their tacos and how they don't (i.e. NO spicy salsa.) Because, of course, it's something … Continue reading Dragons Love Tacos

Groundhog Day & Valentine’s Day Displays

megarlick916@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:43:16 +0000

Curtesy of Miss Melinda in the Children's Room...... I knew there was a reason I HAD to buy the groundhog puppet! How cute is that? Also Miss Melinda's creation