Reviews of the Week 1/30: Picture Book Edition

Time for another round of some awesome picture books. Illustrative ability plays a big part in these reviews, but there's also a spot for my favorite aspect: good humor! Especially with the last book here. It's a new release that's coming out in just a week and is sure to please pet-lovers and makes for a wonderfully hilarious readaloud. Check 'em out:

A Laughing Librarian - Vol. 4

Because sometimes, January is just a drag. So we better get some laughs going, right? And if this isn't enough, don't forget about Volumes 1, 2, and 3.

If that yoga doesn't help, by all means, continue on:

Presidential Reads: Favorite Books about U.S. Presidents

Inauguration Day was not even a week ago. A new president now heads the country. Let the new presidential book publishing begin!

Now, whatever your personal politics may be, I've learned that, as a librarian, those personal biases have to be left at home. All sorts of people from all wakes of life will be looking for information about something and hoping that your library has the books they need.

So...a book about our newest president? Whether that's a painful thought or a celebratory one, here's a new book that I'm excited to recommend. Plus, I have all sorts of other classic presidential books that can be pulled out for display (Presidents' Day is coming up!) or as a reminder for recommendations.

Reviews of the Week 1/23

A fresh foot of snow yesterday had me excited to read some more snowy picture books (even after the activity-packed Yeti book highlight post a week back). Also on the docket? A brand new superhero middle grade novel that's all about...squirrels. Because they're awesome. (Hey and don't forget! It's the ALA Youth Media Award 2017 announcements today! See which books will get new shiny stickers on their covers! And no, I was not even close with my Mock Caldecott and Newbery...)