Tag Archives: Candlewick Books

“I See Me,” by Sam McBratney

Illustrated by Anita Jeram What Do You See? Two bunnies, Little Nutbrown Hare, and Big Nutbrown Hare, set out on an adventure.  They find many things including a butterfly, a bird in a nest, and a tadpole.  But the best … Continue reading

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“Follow Your Heart,” by Emma Dodd

Exploring! “Every day is a new start.” Those were the words spoken by a mother to her young dolphin.  The child is learning those words are true. There are so many things to choose to do in life, explore new … Continue reading

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“Where’s the Reindeer,” by Ingela P Arrhenius

This is Fun! Here’s a great Christmas themed lift the flap board book.  Open the cover and find all kinds of holiday characters from a Christmas caroler, to Santa Claus and, of course, a reindeer. This interactive book has brightly … Continue reading

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“Peekaboo: Santa,” by Camilla Reid

Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius Up on a House Top…. Get ready for smiles and giggles with this interactive board book which features the jolly old elf himself.  Every page, including the cover, has something to do.  Children will adore … Continue reading

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“Dasher Gift Set,” by Matt Tavares

Twice as Nice! Celebrate the season with this gift set. It includes two Christmas books that come in a festive slipcase, along with four illustrated, punch-out decorations. The first book, “Dasher,” tells the story of the reindeer family’s sad beginning.  … Continue reading

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“A Pinecone,” by Helen Yoon

There’s Another One and Another One and ….. While out for a walk with her dad, a little girl discovers pinecones.  She is fascinated with them.  As she gathers lots and lots of them to take home, her dad is … Continue reading

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“Bunnies in a Sleigh,” by Philip Ardagh

Ben Mantle, Illustrator Holiday Crazies! Be ready for a zany Christmas Eve.  All the elves at the North Pole, have made themselves sick by eating too many candy canes, so they cannot help Santa.   Just in time, a bunch … Continue reading

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“Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities,” by Stephanie Gibeault

Math the Same but Different!  A horse that adds, guppies that count, and parrots that can express their displeasure, vividly.  All this and more can be found between the covers of this book.  Join the search to find out if … Continue reading

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“Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers,” by Justin Anderson

Surprising Swifts! Swifts can fit in the palm of your hand, but they fly faster, higher, and longer than any other bird.  Every year, they fly from central Africa to the United Kingdom in a month. Part of their journey … Continue reading

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“Molly, Olive, and Dexter: The Guessing Game,” by Catherine Rayner

Come Guess with Me! This is a sweet story about three animal friends playing a game in the forest.  The game moves quickly as two of them try to guess what the third one is thinking.  That is, it goes … Continue reading

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