Readers on the Road

Readers on the Road is in the giving spirit with “Just Right for Christmas,” by Birdie Black and Rosalind Beardshaw. Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press. 2011.

This might be a new (but old!) Christmas favorite for Readers on the Road! We love “Cranberry Christmas,” by Wende and Harry Devlin. Parents’ Magazine Press, New York. 1976.

Readers on the Road is getting in the spirit with “Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree,” by Robert Barry. Doubleday Books for Young Readers. 1963.

Readers on the Road prepares for winter with “Big Snow” by Jonathan Bean. Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, New York. 2013.

Readers on the Road is feeling inspired by “Building Our House,” by Jonathan Bean. Farrar Straus Giroux, New York. 2013.

Readers on the Road appreciates the solitude of nature with “Raccoon on His Own,” by Jim Arnosky. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York 2001.

Readers on the Road might be interested in a farm dog position after reading “Job Wanted,” by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by Chris Sheban. A Holiday House Book, New York. 2015.

Enchanting! Readers on the Road loves the imagery of “The Little Island,” by Margaret Wise Brown and Leonard Weisgard. Doubleday Book for Young Readers, Random House Children’s Books. New York. 1946.

Readers on the Road rises for breakfast with “The Sun Is Late And So Is The Farmer,” written by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead. Neal Porter Books, Holiday House. New York. 2022

How have we not heard this sweet tale before?! Readers on the Road loves “Stumpkin,” by Lucy Ruth Cummins. Antheneum Books for Young Readers, 2018. New York.

Readers on the Road anticipates tomorrow’s big day! We enjoy “Harriet’s Halloween Candy,” by Nancy Carlson. Carolrhoda Books, Inc. 1982.

Readers on the Road is hungry for pumpkin seeds after reading “Pumpkin Hill,” by Elizabeth Spurr and illustrated by Whitney Martin. Holiday House, 2006.

Readers on the Road anticipates Halloween night with “The Candy Witch,” by Steven Kroll and illustrated by Marylin Hafner. Holiday House, New York. 1979.

Foliage and more foliage! We love “Bella’s Fall Coat,” by Lynn Plourde and Illustrated by Susan Gal. Disney Hyperion, Los Angeles and New York. 2016.

Readers on the Road continues the spooky spirit with “Mouse’s First Halloween,” by Lauren a Thompson and Buket Erdogan. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York. 2000

Boo! Smile pumpkin! We love “Pumpkin Smile,” by Emily Chetkowski and illustrated by Dawn Peterson. Seven Coin Press, Spruce Head ME. 2001.

More spooky season with “Meowl-o-ween,” by Diane Muldrow and Tiffany Chen. Astra Young Readers, 2023. Printed in China.

The sweetest neighborhood tale has us dreaming of swings. We enjoy “The Branch,” by Mireille Messier and Pierre Pratt. Kids Can Press, 2016. Toronto.

Is this “The Wonderful Book,” by Leonid Gore? Perhaps! Scholastic Press, New York. 2010.

We’re in the spooky costume mood! We enjoy “Littlebat’s Halloween Story,” by Diane Mayr and illustrated by Gideon Kendall. General Publishing, Limited. Toronto. 2001. Albert Whitman and Co.

Readers on the Road thinks about fall friendships with “Porcupine’s Pie,” by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Beaming Books, Minneapolis. 2018.

Readers on the Road is maybe already thinking of next spring? We enjoy “Apple and Magnolia,” by Laura Gehl and Patricia Metola. Flyaway Books, London. 2022.

Readers on the Road thinks ahead to winter with “When It Starts To Snow,” by Phillis Gershator and illustrated Martin Matje. Henry Holt and Company, New York. 1998.

Readers on the Road discovers a new (new to us!) favorite fall story, “Too Many Pumpkins,” written by Linda White and illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Holiday House, 1996.

Readers on the Road is a bit ahead of the season, but that’s ok. We read “Pearl’s New Skates,” by Holly Keller. Greenwillow Books, 2005.