Category: Books

Can I Eat That? by Joshua David Stein, illustrated by Julia Rothman Another great book geared toward preschoolers, Can I Eat That? is a clever, whimsical book by food critic Joshua David Stein written with his three-year-old in mind. It is full of plays on words (do eggs grow on eggplants?) that bring just enough silliness to … Continue reading “Reading…”

This is Not a Book, by Jean Jullien This is, indeed, a book. But it’s so much more than that! It’s a sturdy board book with few words; instead, each time a child turns a page, he finds a new imaginative take on the two-page spread. Emil, who is the most imaginative little guy, loves … Continue reading “Reading…”

The Vegetable Butcher, by Cara Mangini Received this lovely book in the mail recently, a surprise gift from Andrew’s oldest brother Billy and his wife Annie. It’s such a treat! With all the vegetables we’re counting on in our garden this summer (including 4 acorn squash plants we decided to go for at the last … Continue reading “Reading… And Cooking!”

Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline When my sweet, funny friend Jamie recommended this book, I knew I had to read it immediately. I picked it up at our local bookstore (Subterranean Books, which offers a frequent buyer program that rocks, by the way) and finished it within the week. I remember Jamie telling me how … Continue reading “Reading…”

Vitamin N, by Richard Louv What greater week to introduce Louv’s newest book than screen-free week! I found Louv’s Last Child in the Woods completely life-changing and inspiring as a parent, and was thrilled to find out, when writing this article for the Post, that he had written a book entirely dedicated to ideas, advice, projects, and activities to get … Continue reading “Reading…”