Mandie Caroll

2 weeks ago | commonsensemedia.org | Jimmy Fallon |Mandie Caroll

age 2+ Sweet book honors grandparent-grandchild bonds. Parents need to know that Papa Doesn't Do Anything! is a celebration of the special bond between a grandfather and grandchild written by The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez. It's part of a best-selling series about important adults in little ones' lives, including Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA and Nana Loves You More.

2 weeks ago | commonsensemedia.org | Kenard Pak |Mandie Caroll

age 3+ Charming, meditative picture book marks change of seasons. Parents need to know that Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer is the final book in Kenard Pak's Changing Seasons series. An unnamed little girl goes on a long, winding walk that shows her world transitioning from spring to summer. The story's simple premise unspools through soft art and engaging, rhythmic text that features curious, happy kids in nature.

1 month ago | commonsensemedia.org | Joëlle Retener |Mandie Caroll

age 4+ Joyful, tender story of child's first Pride celebration. Parents need to know that Marley's Pride, written by Joëlle Retener and illustrated by DeAnn Wiley, is a picture book about a sensory-sensitive kid, Marley, navigating their first Pride celebration with the support of family and friends.

Oct 22, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

By Mandie Caroll , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 6+ Exciting biographies of women leaders sure to inspire. Parents Need to Know Why Age 6+? Any Positive Content?

Oct 22, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

By Mandie Caroll , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 7+ Energetic, uplifting biographies of women in music. Parents Need to Know Why Age 7+? Any Positive Content? a little The arrest and exile of Mercedes Sosa is described generally. War and political violence is referenced though not described in detail (men with guns, missing relatives, bombs falling, etc.).