book-reviews
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Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett, written in 1993.
Age 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud or talked about; this one has no words! Jan Brett is a beloved children’s book writer and illustrator… Continue reading
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A Time to Keep, by Tasha Tudor. Written in 1977.
Age: 2+ Particulars (Out of 5): Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. Tasha Tudor (1915-2008) drew, painted and wrote what she knew: traditions of the past, sweet families working,… Continue reading
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Eloise Wilkin Stories, Pictures by Eloise Wilkin. A collection from 1948-1958.
Age: 0+ Particulars (Out of 5): Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. The most important two words to consider here are “Eloise Wilkin.” She was not an author, although her sister,… Continue reading
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Understood Betsy, by Dorothy Canfield, illustrations by Catherine Barnes. Written in 1916.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. My copy was printed in 1946, and on the inside front cover, written in pencil: “This book belongs to: Gayla H. Dennis”– my mom. She loved this… Continue reading
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Bunny Cakes, written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Written in 1997.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. Poor Max! He’s just a little kid who loves his Grandma and wants to help make her a birthday cake. Poor Ruby! She’s the big sister who… Continue reading
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