Last week I realized that I hadn’t been to The Curious Reader (my favorite local children’s book store) in quite a long time and I needed a fix. I went in and asked Sally to pull some of her latest favorites and as usual, I was not disappointed.

Of the ones she picked, here are three titles that Katherine and I both loved.

And just as a quick side note before the books, I feel so lucky that Katherine is still happy to sit and read picture books with me. We have so many fun discussions and she sees so much in both the illustrations and the text that tell me about who she is as a reader. So even if you have older kids, please give these titles (or other picture books) a chance. I’m pretty sure you’ll be glad you did!

Penguin In Peril by Helen Hancocks

Brimsby’s Hats by Andrew Prahin

Hi, Koo! by Jon J. Muth