Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

Book written by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt

I love to share about cute picture books with a message when I find them.

This is a rhyming book, which appeals to young children.

The “Whatif” monster keeps the boy in the story too afraid to try anything new.

Like climbing a tree or playing with a new friend or playing baseball or eating a new dish. Then the boy realizes that each of those situations could as easily turn out well.

This story could help children who are afraid to try new things. Parents may first want to read the picture book—and any book their child wants to read for the message it conveys.

I liked the book and recommend it for children from 3 – 7.  

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Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

I’m always on the lookout for good picture books for my grandchildren. This book is a wonderful read for children aged 3 – 8.

The scarecrow stands alone in the middle of a field. No friends come to play.

Then one day a bird with a broken wing needs help.

I loved this story about how friendship can heal a broken heart!

Highly recommend this children’s picture book for young elementary grades.

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I love this sweet story!

Different animals on the farm have real fears and their mamas remind them that God is bigger than all their fears.

A little girl is frightened of the dark and her father reminds her that God is bigger than all her fears.

A great book to read to young children at bedtime!

The book is geared toward children 2 – 8.

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A Silly Bedtime Story

Different animals in the forest fight to stay awake as the moon appears in the sky.

The author reminds each one not to close their eyes in this delightful children’s storybook.

A great book to read to young children at bedtime!

The book is geared toward children 2 – 6.

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A Scanimation Picture Book

I found this fun picture book at Mazza Museum in Ohio.

The author created a book that puts animals in motion. Turning the page causes a horse to gallop, for example. A child can make the horse continue to gallop by moving the page back and forth.

My young grandchildren love this book, whose target readership is probably 2 – 6 year-olds.

Recommend!

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Reviewed by Sandra Merville Hart

This delightful children’s picture book is a sweet read.

The author uses different animals in nature and goes through the alphabet to show what different animal groups are called.

For example, lions have a pride and hawks have a cast.

Beautifully illustrated. A lovely book that tells the story with rhymes that appeal to children.

The book is geared to children 2 – 6.

I will look for more books by this author.

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Sometimes Penelope doesn’t quite fit in with her classmates because there aren’t any other T. rex’s at her school.

Oh, she plays with the other kids at recess but they always want Penelope to play all the dinosaur parts in their games. Her favorite thing of all is singing and playing guitar.

Should she sign up for the talent show?

A nice story about embracing your own talents. The book is geared toward beginner readers and children 5 – 7.