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December 1, 2022 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Great Board Books

Separating out the baby board books from the toddler/preschooler ones, we kick off the 31 Days, 31 Lists with one of our true favorites.

June 21, 2022 by Betsy Bird

2022 Board Books: Some Delights So Far

Board books hold a special place in my heart, so it is my very great pleasure to present to you today some of the stand outs of 2022. Betcha you see something new on this list you haven't seen before!

April 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Odd Birds by Laura Gehl, ill. Gareth Lucas

I don’t do it very often, but sometimes, when the right one comes along, I’ll even review board books. Today I have discovered the wonder and beauty of Laura Gehl and Gareth Lucas’s Odd Birds.

2021 Board Books: Some Delights Thus Far

June 7, 2021 by Betsy Bird

I collect them continually and sometimes there are so many lovely titles that halfway through the year I break down and show them off early. Today is that day.

The Deft Board Book Talents At Work In PET: A Matthew Van Fleet Interview

February 9, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Today, Matthew Van Fleet joins us to talk logistics, process, Bavarian ant farms, and why getting a hamster to run on a wheel is harder than it sounds.

The Hamster Gets Me: A Cover Reveal for Stanley’s Library by William Bee

February 4, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Board books about librarians are out there already, but Stanley knows what he's doing. Get ready for site visits, author talks, and more as we reveal the cover for William Bee's latest.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2020 Board Book Reprints & Adaptations

December 2, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Every year publishers attempt to squeeze full picture books into board book formats. Today, we celebrate those books that really add something special to our bookshelves. Yes, we are happy they exist.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2020 Board Books

December 1, 2020 by Betsy Bird

If only the rarest kind of best is good enough for the young then the same can be said for the ankle biter crowd. Mirrors, tabs, lift-the-flaps, you name it, these wonderful board books have it!

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2019 Board Book Reprints & Adaptations

December 2, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Remember, only some picture books truly work well when adapted to a board book format. I also like to include on this list those books that have been out-of-print for a while and have come back. Enjoy!