Category Archives: Family

Pete the Cat: Falling for Autumn

Posted on October 21, 2020 by savvywriter

Pete the Cat misses all the fun things he can did during the Summer like swim and play at the beach. Pete’s mother tells Pete to think of the things about Autumn that he likes; Pete isn’t sure he remembers … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, holidays, Uncategorized | Tagged apple picking, Autumn, cornfield, fall foliage, hayride, leaves, pumpkin patch, seasons, souvenirs, touch footbal | Leave a comment

This is Black Panther

Posted on August 30, 2020 by savvywriter

The blockbuster Marvel movie Black Panther, made popular by the outstanding performance of Chadwick Boseman is also available as a book for young readers (ages 3 and up) from Scholastic. This is Black Panther introduces young children to the African … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Family, Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, superheroes, Wakanda | Leave a comment

The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage

Posted on June 12, 2020 by savvywriter

In 1957, the state of Virginia did not allow blacks and whites to marry. Richard and Mildred Loving got married anyway and were later arrested and thrown in jail – all because they were different races. What came after was … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, diversity, Family, Historical, political, Racism, Uncategorized | Tagged children's books about racism, Loving Day, picture book, Racism, Richard and Mildred Loving, Supreme Court | Leave a comment

Everyone Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley

Posted on November 16, 2019 by savvywriter

When I walked into the kitchen… I looked into the pot to see what was cooking. The rice was bright yellow! Her grandmother in Puerto Rico had taught her how to cook with turmeric. Turmeric makes rice yellow. Continue reading →

Posted in Bilingual, Family, International, Uncategorized | Tagged basmati, Biryani, children's books about food, Chinese dishes, cooking, family meals, Indian dishes, international cooking, Italian cooking, pigeon peas, tofu dishes, Vietnamese cooking | Leave a comment

My Cancer Days

Posted on September 7, 2019 by savvywriter

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of children with cancer, calicokidz.com is reviewing My Cancer Days – a sweet story of a young girl with cancer who describes her ups and downs of living with the disease. … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Family, Fear, Uncategorized | Tagged Anxiety, books about cancer, cancer, cancer awareness, childhood, childhood cancer, Childhood cancer awareness, childhood diseases, childhood emotions, children's cancer, death, disease, emotions, fear of dying, feelings, illness, living with cancer, medical, mood swings, sickness, terminal illness | 1 Comment

Nola the Nurse Remembers Katrina

Posted on August 23, 2019 by savvywriter

Thirteen years ago today, Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. city of New Orleans. Nola the Nurse Remembers Hurricane Katrina tackles this delicate subject in a sweet picture book that tells the story of how a little girl deals with the life-changing … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Family, Friendship, Historical | Tagged black nurses, books about natural disasters, grief, Hurricane Katrina, hurricane season, hurricanes, New Orleans, nursing, tragedy | Leave a comment

Flower Garden

Posted on May 4, 2019 by savvywriter

Garden in a shopping cart –

Garden on a bus –
Garden going up the stairs –
Can you guess what’s next? Continue reading →

Posted in Family, nature, Rhyme, Uncategorized | Tagged African-American children, birthdays, children's books with black children, children's books with black families, families, flowers, gardens, gifts, Mother's Day, picture book review | 1 Comment

Feast for 10

Posted on November 1, 2018 by savvywriter

Thanksgiving day is just three weeks away, and what better time is it to celebrate food and family! In anticipation of the holiday, calicokidz.com is reviewing the delightful counting board book book Feast for 10. This delightful counting book … Continue reading →

Posted in board book, Family, Uncategorized | Tagged black families, books with African-American children, Christmas dinner, Easter meals, family meals, religious meals, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Whoa, Baby, Whoa!

Posted on September 8, 2018 by savvywriter

Did you know that it’s Baby Safety Month? And Whoa, Baby, Whoa!, about a baby who gets into all sorts of mischief is the perfect book for children to teach them of the importance of being careful around babies. The book … Continue reading →

Posted in bedtime, Family, Rhyme, Uncategorized | Tagged Baby care, Baby Safety Month, baby stages, big brothers, big sisters, crawling, mixed-race families, parenting, picture books | Leave a comment

LaDonna Plays Hoops

Posted on July 31, 2018 by savvywriter

LaDonna, it’s not about winning. It’s how you play the game. Just do your best. Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Family, Fear, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged AAU league, basketball, cookout, cousins, double dutch, family reunions, picture book, Sports | 1 Comment