Books Alive! with Joan Bauer

Joan Bauer’s Hope Was Here won her a Newbery Honor Award. Her other books for middle grade and young adult readers examine journeys and humor. Meet her strong female characters in Peeled, Rules of the Road, Best Foot Forward, Squashed, Thwonk and more. (Original...
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

I think this is a book you could read every night before bedtime. It’s a ‘count and kiss’ book. So, let’s begin. First you count and kiss all ten toes and then count nine kisses while you’re kissing the feet. Who wouldn’t look...
Counting Kisses

Counting Kisses

Bedtime is a special time of the day and this book can make it even more special. Let’s count our way to sleep and land a few smooches on your baby as you go. How about “eight squishy kisses on chubby, yummy knees” or maybe “five quick kisses...
Baby Faces  (Look Baby! Books)

Baby Faces (Look Baby! Books)

Baby faces, life-sized and of many expressions, will bring your baby back time and again to this book. Each visit is like seeing good friends again! There are several series featuring baby photos, but this one remains a favorite due to the close focus on the faces....