The Milliner

Chock-full of illustrations and pictures telling you about the milliner's art, especially the way it was in the 18th century.

Flower Fairies of the Summer

Here you'll find:  the Buttercup Fairy, the Herb Robert Fairy (new to me!), the Forget-me-not Fairy, the Poppy Fairy, the Foxglove Fairy (a favorite), and loads more, several of which I had never heard of before.  Use this book when planning your flower gardens!

Flower Fairies of the Autumn

Another Cicely Mary Barker winner.  See my post on the winter compilation.

DK Superguides: Ballet

Little ballerinas and ballerina wannabes (and even moms who wanted to become ballerinas but didn't) will love this book!  As with most DK books I like the way the information is organized and presented.  The book is informative but since it's packed with pictures and chunks of descriptive paragraphs here and there, it doesn't get overwhelming and doesn't take away from the beauty and artistry of the dance.  Most of the pictures are of girls, but there are lots of pictures of boys as well. :)

One Morning in Maine

Sigh.  We miss you, Robert McCloskey!  I'm sooo glad he didn't title his books "The Adventures of Sal" or that would have been totally unimaginative -- *I* would do that, but not Robert McCloskey.  One Morning in Maine is the perfect title for this book!  I love this book as a read aloud, and as an idea book for what to do with kids if you ever find yourself near the sea.  I have never gone clamming and this book is one of the reasons clamming is still on my list of "things to do before I die".  Love the sweet parent-child relationship depicted here.  And love how Mr. McCloskey could take such simplicity, and highlight it in this elegant vignette of family life, as it could and should be.

Flower Fairies of the Winter

Now who doesn't like fairies?  And who doesn't like flowers?  Well, okay, maybe not my boys.  But this is -- as all Cicely Mary Barker books are -- magnificently illustrated, and such a delight to read.  Ideal for nature journal copywork, art, and to accompany plant/flower identification lessons.  I love this book, especially in the wintertime when everything outside is grey and dreary.  This book helps to put things in the right perspective! - Mom

I love this book! - Yena, 8

Betsy-Tacy

Wonderful book on girls' friendships.  Like the simplicity (and at the same time, complexity) of their play.  Excellent introduction to chapter books for young readers.  Yena loves these books!

The thing i love about these books is the adventures and fun Betsy and Tacy have.-- Yena 

Betsy-Tacy and Tib

Fun book for girls!  They can be naughty and nice, but always enjoyable.  It's the kind of book that stays with you and becomes part of you (it's also part of a series so don't neglect the others).  You can grow with Betsy, Tacy and Tib.  Good for a history supplement too (19th-20th century). - Mom

Waiting for Wings

So bright and colorful!  A perfect read for spring.  Goes well with a study of butterflies and life cycles, and flowers.  The art lends itself easily to "copywork".  Has a sampling of butterfly and flower identification.

Easter Parade

While there is nothing in this book that speaks to the religious origins of Easter, this book is sweet and appealing.  Great book for Dad to read to and with his daughter. - Mom

Things to Do With Dad

There's lots of things to do with Dad here.  My favorite is "How to Turn the Kitchen Into Dad's Diner". - Yena, 8