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ant to know more about it since there is more than a little musical knowledge built into this tale harvey mentions various songs as well and of course playing these songs would also be helpful so listeners readers know what he s talking about it s a cute upbeat read for jazzy moments no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels kristin blakely lauren austin the snazzy jazzies saturday august 22 2026 the upside down girl by keith negley the first thing that caught my attention on today s read was the bright red hair then i had to smile at the smile on the girl s face she looks so peaceful just hanging there like that as a child i had a phase where i enjoyed bending over with my head to the floor and staring at the world around me pretending it was truly upside down i wondered what it d be like dancing on the ceiling or how awkward it might be to step over a small wall to get to the next room so i m curious to see what this little girl is doing as she hangs there upside down let s open this book up and find out the upside down girl by keith negley clarion books picture book 40 pages ages 4 to 8 from the acclaimed creator of mary wears what she wants and tough guys have feelings too comes a silly and sly investigation of what happens when one girl dares to do her own thing who is the upside down girl how did she get up there most importantly why is she upside down this cheeky charming tale about seeing things from a different perspective is perfect for readers who march to their own kazoo perfect for fans of jon klassen and mac barnett perfect for classroom and at home storytime building confidence and independent thinking readers who like to laugh conversations about mindfulness and slowing down goodreads amazon publisher my tidbits being yourself gets flipped onto its head in a meaningful message which brings smiles too there s a girl in the tree hanging upside down on a branch from her knees she doesn t do anything else she just hangs there and while that shouldn t make any difference to anyone who sees her for some reason everyone who passes by seems to want to share their two cents and none of them find what she s doing as good still the girl is content and without saying much unwillingly instigates an uproar it s never said why the girl is hanging in the tree but it s also unimportant the illustrations make it clear that she s happy just hanging there minding her own business it s easy to sympathize with her especially since she s not doing anything wrong or bothering anyone yet everyone who passes seems to find it upsetting and is more than happy to share their opinions her refusal to listen or get upset makes her inspiring although listeners will probably wonder how long that can go on her attitude also adds a touch of humor never rude but it still upsets those passing by in a way they can t really do anything about as the situation builds so will the smiles on listeners faces and the what will happen adds to the tension too the illustrations let the emotions come across clearly and familiar while adding just a little artistic flair to keep the atmosphere light the girl is kept front and center with her peaceful attitude and this visually steers the entire book without a single word the text flows nicely adding a repeated phrase every few pages to give listeners something to grab onto it creates a lovely read aloud even for more reluctant listeners and works nicely in group as well as single settings and here he is keith negley is the author and illustrator of a lot like batman the boy and the wild blue girl mary wears what she wants my dad used to be so cool and tough guys have feelings too he has received multiple medals from the society of illustrators as well as recognition from american illustration his artwork has been featured in many publications and he is a frequent contributor to the new york times and the new yorker keith lives in bellingham washington no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels keith negley the upside down girl friday august 21 2026 we are the keystones by katy s duffield we re on a roll this week with literature involving animals so i figured we might as well toss in some nonfiction goodness too today s read looks a the term keystones and should present various animals and how they work in nature s system i ll admit that i m learning more and more about this term myself since it seems to be popping up in the biology world more and more so i ll probably be learning something too or at least seeing what falls into the definition of this term that s the lovely thing about books there s always something to learn so let s open this one up and see what awaits inside we are the keystones animals that hold habitats together by katy s duffield illustrated by salyer beach lane books picture book nonfiction 40 pages ages 4 to 8 coming september 1st meet keystone species the hidden heroes of the natural world and learn about the ecosystems they support in this marvelous nonfiction picture book from the author of extraordinary structures for extraordinary animals keystone species are plants animals or other organisms that have a huge effect on the environments around them from beavers to elephants alligators to hummingbirds keystones help themselves and other species survive whether it s creating habitats for themselves and other animals leaving behind leftovers that fertilize the soil or clearing out harmful algae keystones live up to their name in their essential contribution to the harmony of our natural world goodreads publisher my tidbits with an air of gentleness and a dash of curiosity these pages present various animals to show how important they are to their ecosystems this book is all about keystone animals with a gentle poetic style it begins as an adult and child wander into the forest in the dim lighting of dawn dressed for discovery it offers a calm quiet atmosphere as they find each animal one by one each creature is presented with a six line verse and takes the animal s point of view as they describe some of their main activities for example the beaver is building dams the animals aren t introduce by name which gives the entire thing the feel of a riddle of course it s obvious from the illustrations what it are but this adds a dash of fun as listeners can name each one themselves at the end of the six lines of rhyme there is the repeating phrase we are the keystones which adds a nice touch and makes the entire read feel founded at the bottom there is a several sentence paragraph of slightly smaller text which explains how the animal contributes and supports their part of the ecosystem to qualify them as a keystone at the end of the book the history behind the term keystone is presented and a list of other keystone species shown in the illustrations is given these pages flow very nicely and offer a sense of wonder while introducing the idea of keystones and giving readers more than a few familiar examples from the animal kingdom it s a gentle and narrative way to bring the information across but it s the illustrations which really steal the show as they offer each animal a chance to shine in their habitat animal enthusiasts will want to flip through these on their own and peer at the various details and surroundings the text fits the age group nicely and is separated from the information blocks clearly giving adult readers different possibilities on how they want to use the book it also works nicely for those readers who are fairly sure of their words to pick up and discover on their own and here they are katy s duffield is the author of more than twenty five books for children including the celebrated crossings extraordinary structures for extraordinary animals which was an ala alsc notable book a bank street best book of the year and the recipient of the eureka excellence in nonfiction gold award she lives in florida with her husband and her wild and crazy australian shepherd for more information about katy please visit her website at katyduffield com hannah salyer received her bfa in illustration and communication design with a minor in environmental studies from pratt institute she resides in brooklyn new york where she writes and illustrates picture books including her own packs strength in numbers and ancestory the mystery and majesty of ancient cave art as well as this wolf was different by katie slivensky she also teaches art classes for young kids and illustration classes for undergrad students at parsons school of design visit her at hannahsalyer com no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels animals that hold habitats together hannah salyer katy s duffield we are the keystones thursday august 20 2026 sheep the llama by sarah moon after yesterday s picture book featuring animals i ve decided we might as well visit another one too today s read features a sheep or is it a llama i have a feeling this one is going to pack quite a bit of humor as it tells the tale of a llama who is a master of disguise i wonder if this llama will only be a sheep or maybe it will slide into other identities or maybe it s always wanted to be a sheep perhaps there s even a deeper purpose to this deception and the llama is after something only sheeps can have it s definitely mysterious and promises several surprises so let s open it up and see what this llama is really up to sheep the llama by sarah moon blue balloon books picture book 26 pages ages 4 to 8 oh hi i m sheep and i am a master of disguise meet sheep the llama a creative new friend with an impressive costume collection sheep knows that with the help of his prop closet he can be anything such as a dashing detective a charming chef a stealthy superhero or a magnificent magician sheep loves playing pretend but at the end of the day his favorite thing to be is himself sheep the llama is a whimsical story full of colorful illustrations perfect for dreamers and fashionistas alike sheep s quick change journey encourages self exploration and self confidence both in and out of costume goodreads amazon blue balloon books my tidbits what happens when you combine a llama with a shed full of costumes these pages expose all this llama has an amazing hobby and he s very good at it too sheep the llama is a master of disguise and he proves it to the reader in the most delightful way this is a simple straight forward picture book which will have listeners smiling ear to ear the entire way through the illustrations carry most of the read letting llama show his skills and prove how resourceful he is the text is kept light with only a sentence or two per page making sure that even reluctant listeners won t drift away it creates a lovely read aloud as well as a book to simply enjoy anytime of day plus listeners can pick this one up on their own and enjoy the story through the illustrations humor is written big in these pages and it s well done there aren t any messages really but rather this lets imagination and costume enjoyment flow the llama is clever in each of his disguises and listeners might be inspired to let their disguise talents flow too add llamas amazing supply of possibilities in the shed and it s a book that produces good vibes and fun the entire way through to add more goodness and round off this read there are coloring pages story time activities and more available at https www sarahmoonstories com and here she is hi i m sarah moon and i m so glad you ve stopped by as a former librarian there is nothing i enjoy more than to sharing my love of books with everyone especially young readers i believe picture books are the cornerstone for readers of all ages to help spark wonder and imagination while aiding to develop foundational life skills sheep the llama is my first of hopefully many picture books to come https www sarahmoonstories com no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels sarah moon sheep the llama wednesday august 19 2026 puggle snuggles by mo o hara the title and cover caught my attention on today s read and the platypus how often does one see a picture book featuring a platypus and the chick with the trumpet is worth a second glance too i m not sure if this is a lively read or a good bedtime read but either way i m more than a little curious to see what these animals are up to i bet it has a lot of snuggling involved which is always a good thing so let s pop this one open and see what this adorable platypus is up to pubble snuggles by mo o hara illustrated by loretta schauer happy yak picture book 32 pages ages 4 to 8 a hilarious and sweet picture book starring a baby platypus known as a puggle and other mischievous baby animals the moon rose and all the animals curled up to go to sleep but then platypus s puggle just wanted to party in the nighttime during the day an array of baby animals love to play giraffe s calf made everyone laugh hen s chicks did magic tricks and sheep s lamb got herself in a jam but puggle just wants to snuggle until darkness falls discover what puggle and the other baby animals who can t keep still at night get up to in this funny bedtime story with a twist written by mo o hara the new york times bestselling author and brought to life with adorable illustrations by award winning loretta schuer packed with animals in funny scenarios and witty rhyming word play this is an entertaining bedtime read for children who just can t keep still at night goodreads amazon quatro group my tidbits snuggles snuggles and more snuggles fill these pages until they don t and something entirely different takes over during the day many animals are up to all sorts of things from magic to knitting to silly antics and more these animals are anything but boring little puggle however doesn t take notice of any of it as the sleepy platypus curls up with its mom to sleep while she does her best to keep the antics from bothering her child then the sun goes down and the entire situation gets flipped onto its head these pages guarantee giggles and smiles as the animals are up to all sorts of things there s never a boring moment and each page holds more surprises as the animals head into the most unexpected activities at times the illustrations do a lovely job at letting each animal do its thing while incorporating the scenes with a slight humorous flow into the repeated moment of puggle wanting to snuggle the first half of the book invites to warmth and well snuggling then the book switches gears with tons of energy and readers will get swept up in the change it s hard not to laugh and grin as nighttime takes over and the energy doubles all of this creates a lovely bedtime read the text is done in rhyme which flows well for the most part the repeated phrase adds a nice touch for listeners to snuggle into and it offers a satisfying 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