Dogs are like coffee—not exactly rare, but nonetheless incredibly wonderful and never tiresome. It is absolutely delightful to encounter a cute and friendly dog as you go about your daily business, a highlight of the day second only to the next time you encounter a cute and friendly dog. Us humans and those canines are […]
Welcome to the Book Nerd’s Guide to Life! Every other week, we convene in this safe place to discuss the unique challenges of life for people whose noses are always wedged in books. For past guides, click here. If life imitates art, the number of relationships that bite the big one should come as […]
Only four percent of the global population rocks naturally red hair, but their representation in literature is way higher. After all, endowing a character with a mop of ginger locks is basically a shorthand way of saying, “Hey reader—this person stands out!” Whether that’s good or bad depends on the story, but one thing’s for […]
I still love children’s books. Give me a book by David Macaulay to pore over or a chance to revisit my favorite Berenstain Bears books and I’ll be quite content—provided cookies and a snuggly blanket are also factored into the equation. Because, hey, a girl’s got to eat. Also, snuggle. Apparently. The books we read as […]
If your little readers are clamoring for a cuddle and something special at storytime, then your journey for a new picture book ends here. Plenty of unforgettable tales will hit the shelves this month, and they’re filled with unyielding love, limitless imagination, and several of our favorite characters from children’s literature. Maybe you have a […]