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B is for Betsy 
Reviewed by Sara MasarikI read B is for Betsy by the morning campfire with two cups of coffee. It is a perfect book. Perfect. I did not want to put it down, and I kept reading scenes aloud to my family. There is one scene with a dog that is utter perfection. (There I go using that word again…) Read the full review
A Baby Sister for Frances
Reviewed by Diane PendergraftFrances is obviously struggling with the fact that she is no longer the center of her parents’ attention. Frances is well known for her little songs, but no one even comments on the one she composes while sitting cozily under the kitchen sink as Mother feeds the baby. Her parents don’t appreciate the musical instrument Frances makes with gravel in a coffee can. Read the full review
Balderdash! John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books 
Reviewed by Sara MasarikBalderdash! by Michelle Markel, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter, is a delight-filled picture book biography that brings to life the story of John Newbery, the father of children’s literature. The book opens with a lively first page rich with engaging illustrations and playful text that immediately captivates young readers, setting the tone for the whimsical story to follow. Read the full review
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