The Bookshelf
Browse The Bookshelf to find books your kids will love! This page displays ALL the books on The Bookshelf. You can also search by age, reading level, book format, author, illustrator, publisher, and favorite topics. First time here? Visit Welcome to The Bookshelf to learn more about this tool.
No Two Alike
A wonderful book, featuring the winter season, and full of repetitive text that helps little ones as they learn language. This book is one of my favorites for showing young children the uniqueness of each and every thing in their world … including themselves! From the Book “No two snowflakes are alike,almost, almost . . …
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The Bookshelf at Beehive Books and Art is a carefully selected group of books, designed to connect you with the best of children’s literature. These books are loved by children, and respected by experts. The Bookshelf features the authors, illustrators, and publishers who create the best kids books available. The Bookshelf is a resource that …
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Those who celebrate Hanukkah will recognize this classic tale of Hershel, the Jewish folk hero, who uses his ingenuity to rescue a town from goblins. For those of you who have a different faith … this book is still one you’ll want to read and enjoy with your children. Here are a few of the …
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes …
You know the song. Deep in your memory, back to the days of your own early childhood, many adults remember singing “head, shoulders, knees and toes”.
If I Were an Elephant
If I Were an Elephant is a touch-and-feel tactile board book – perfect for babies and toddlers. This book is safe for a baby to have from birth. This little book is THE VERY FIRST BOOK I ever had for my son. It was given to me as a gift two weeks after he was …
Big and Small
Big and Small is what is known as an “opposites book.” Opposites books teach babies and toddlers about the relationships between things. Like big and small, slow and fast, old and young. Children learn the introductory vocabulary words they can use to describe these opposites that they see in the world around them. As you …
Little Robot
Things to know about this book: It’s magical. It’s wordless (mostly). I love the spunky main character. She’s capable. She’s determined. She’s optimistic. If you are new to graphic novels this book is an excellent place to start. (If you are not new to graphic novels then you’ll surely love this one). If your child …
Lightship
The year I was nine years old my family lived in a little coastal town in southern North Carolina. We had a lightship in that town. It was no longer operational. It was moored in the harbor and outfitted as a museum. This was back in the 1970’s when safety details at museums were a …
Owl Babies
Owl Babies is a lovely book full of beauty for you to enjoy. I love the sensitivity of this story and its illustrations. Each time I read Owl Babies I’m always amazed at the character development that happens with just a few words and a few pictures. You get to know these three little owls …
The Fox and the Falling Leaves
A perfect book for learning about the fall season. There are four books in this series – they work well together as a group to talk with children about seasons. The other titles are: Fletcher and the Snowflake Christmas, Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms, and Fletcher and the Summer Show. This story has a sweetness …
Katje the Windmill Cat
The tale of a wonderful true story that took place centuries ago. Those who love cats and history and true stories will appreciate this book. As will those who like to learn about unexpected heroes. I also wrote a feature article on this book – you can read it here. From the Book: “On November …
Madeline
Madeline is a classic picture book beloved by many (millions most likely). A Caldecott Honor Book (the award given for best illustrations). Originally published in 1939, with sequels by the original author and additional titles written by his grandson. Visit the official website Madeline.com for all sorts of interesting info and products (like the doll …
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