Children's Books from M.R. Nelson

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I've got no news on my own book writing front, but I'll include a bonus recommendation here: I ordered a copy of Joyce Chng's Dragon Dancer from Lantana Publishing, and I love it. It will probably feature in a post at some point, but I thought I'd tell you guys about it now. Check it out!

This Month's Books

Who Is Driving? By Leo Timmers

This is another excellent Gecko Press book that we received from my in-laws in New Zealand. The author is Belgian.

The joy in this book comes from the pictures, as different animals show up driving different vehicles. My kids also loved the “crash!” at the end. I’ve categorized it as a “baby” book, but it is a really fun book to read to toddlers, and was in heavy rotation in our house during those times.

See it on the website.

When the Shadbush Blooms, by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz, illustrated by David

Kanietakeron Fadden

With Thanksgiving approaching, this is a great book for anyone who wants to try to have a discussion about what Native American life actually was like- and is like. Unlike so many books about Native Americans, this one includes the present day.

This is a beautiful story of the seasons, and of continuity and change through the seasons and across the generations. The story focuses on the Lenape tribe, but the themes really are universal. Like so many great picture books, there are many layers in the story, and it rewards the repeated readings kids love....

Read more on the website.

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