Classic picture books for kids like Miss Rumphius will always inspire those who read it. Melissa Young from Sweet on Books explains why it’s our recommended book of the week: What You Need to Know: • The original “green” story. Some say The Lorax (Classic Seuss) , which I also agree with, but I put Miss Rumphius first. • Miss…

Picture books for kids like House Held Up By Trees by Ted Kooser are great stories that help children understand the passage of time.  Our friends from Sweet on Books explain why: What You Need to Know: • Highlighting nature and the passage of time, this books tells the story of a house and how it survives with and without…

Little Oink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal will make you laugh so hard, you may even snort! Our friends from Sweet on Books share more about this picture book: What You Need to Know: • Little Oink is a hilarious picture book for young readers, with the caveat that older readers and adults will enjoy the humor and the illustrations just…

For the future paleontologist in your family, the funny book for kids Dinosaurs Love Underpants by Claire Freedman is the perfect read. Melissa Young from Sweet on Books explains why: What You Need to Know: • Another perfect book for the dinosaur lover in your life. • The language is rhyming (and fun!). • The illustrations are colorful and zany,…

Little Pea by Amy Krause Rosenthal is one of our recommended funny stories for kids.  Our friends from Sweet on Books explain why: What You Need to Know: • Little Pea is a hilarious picture book for young readers, with the caveat that older readers and adults will enjoy the humor and the illustrations just as much as the intended-for…

Books for kids with pictures are a perfect way to help young children want to learn to read. Oh the Things My Mom Will Do by Marianne Richmond is one of these books.  Melissa Gaynor from Sweet on Books explains why: “What You Need to Know: • Told in rhyme and from a child’s perspective, this picture book highlights all…