Grandpa’s Tractor
In my last post I reviewed books about children learning the stories and traditions of their elders. Now I want to share Grandpa’s Tractor, written by a favorite illustrator and writer, Michael...
View ArticleOh, What a Christmas! by Michael Garland
Michael Garland, author and illustrator Scholastic Press, September 2011, Fiction Suitable for: Preschool and up Synopsis: Everything started off the same magical way Christmas always does. Santa...
View ArticlePerfect Picture Book – Christmas City
Christmas City: A Look Again Book Michael Garland, author and illustrator Puffin Books, 2004, Fiction Suitable for: Children ages 4 to 8 Themes: Christmas Eve Adventure, Giving, Imagination,...
View ArticleFish Had a Wish
Fish Had a Wish Michael Garland, author illustrator Holiday House, 2012, Fiction Suitable for: Ages – 4-6 years “I Like to Read” Themes: Fishes, Contentment, Self-Acceptance, Wishes Opening/Synopsis:...
View ArticleThe Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas
The Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas Michael Keane, Author Michael Garland, Illustrator Regnery Kids, Fiction, 2012 Suitable for Ages: 4 and up Themes: Santa, Christmas, NORAD, Military,...
View ArticleSuper Snow Day
Super Snow Day Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Dutton Children’s Books, Fiction, 2010 Suitable for Ages: 3-8 Themes: Snowy Day, Winter activities, Seek and Find Opening/Synopsis: Tommy was...
View ArticleCar Goes Far
Car Goes Far Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Holiday House, I Like to Read Series, Fiction, 2013 Suitable for Ages: 4-8 Themes: Shiny car gets dirty, Humor, Resilience Opening: “Car looks...
View ArticleTugboat
Tugboat Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Holiday House, Nonfiction, 2014 Suitable for ages: 4-7 Themes: Tugboats do big jobs, Transportation Opening: “The day begins. The tugboat rests at the...
View ArticleAnimal School: What Class Are You?
Animal School: What Class Are You? Michelle Lord, Author Michael Garland, Illustrator Holiday House, Nonfiction, July 1, 2014 Suitable for Ages: 5-9 Themes: Vertebrates, Reptiles, Fish, Mammals, Birds,...
View ArticleLost Dog by Michael Garland
Lost Dog Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Holiday House, Fiction, Aug. 10, 2015 Suitable for Ages: 4-8 Themes: Dogs, Animals, Road trip, Lost, Grandma Opening: “Pete went to see Grandma. She...
View ArticleBig and Little Are Best Friends by Michael Garland
Big and Little Are Best Friends Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Orchard Books, Fiction, May 9, 2017 Suitable for Ages: 3-5 Themes: Animals, Elephants, Mice, Best Friends, Differences,...
View ArticlePizza Mouse by Miachael Garland — PPBF
Pizza Mouse Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Holiday House, Fiction, Sep. 5, 2017 Series: I Like to Read Suitable for Ages: 4-8 Themes: Mice, City life, Food Opening: No one likes mice....
View ArticleDaddy Played the Blues by Michael Garland
Daddy Played the Blues Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Tilbury House Publishers, Fiction, Sep. 8, 2017 Suitable for Ages: 8-12 Themes: Music, The Blues, Family Relationships, The Great...
View ArticleFerry Boat by Michael Garland
Ferry Boat (I Like to Read) Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Holiday House, Fiction, Jan. 5, 2021 Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes: Ferry Boat, Passengers, Manhattan, NYC Opening: “We go on the...
View ArticleGrandma’s Farm by Michael Garland – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Grandma’s Farm Michael Garland, Author and Illustrator Astra Young Readers, Fiction, Oct. 11, 2022 Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes: Farm life, Intergenerational relationships, Memories Opening: “Grandma...
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