passionately sharing, discussing and admiring children's picture books
This is a sweet little book called Leaves, by David Ezra Stein. My copy is a small board book, which I particularly love for this story. The book is very simple, with sparse text, and is very enjoyable to read and admire. I find myself reaching for this one often as I read to our young daughter.
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The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.”
Been a crazy week this one. So here’s just a couple of links to send you into the weekend. But don’t miss storytime tomorrow at Union Ave Books all you Knoxvillians. We’ll be reading a giant Corduroy by Don Freeman!
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This is a book I picked up at a used bookstore over the Labor Day weekend, Little Boy With A Big Horn, by Jack Bechdolt with pictures by Aurelius Battaglia. I had never seen it before, but the artist name caught my eye, not to mention his gorgeous illustrations. With a musical mayhem, people in lovely period dress, and an eventual saving-the-day moment, it has all the pieces for a fun and charming classic.
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Bookstores are my kryptonite. Rarely can I pass one without stopping in, if even just for a moment. I love the smell of books, the look of bookstore patrons, the chance of finding something new or unknown. Old or new, books are my best friends and I love to be surrounded by them. When buying used books though, I follow a few personal rules, especially when it comes to children’s books which can often be too loved. So here are my 10 guidelines for shopping for used books:
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And another week has passed with Three Books A Night. Thanks for reading! My apologies for the odd posting schedule this week. Will be back to normal next week hopefully. And stay tuned for September 22’s storytime pick. For now, I send you into the weekend with a few book links from around the web:
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