Hello, friends! Our book today is How To Save The Dragon, written by Madeleine Matthews, edited by Jamie McNicoll, and illustrated by Ludmila Hodis, a combination storybook and workbook to help kids learn impulse control. There is a land that is like a vast maze, with endless challenges to face every day. The heroes of … Continue reading How To Save The Dragon (Madeleine Matthews)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Vacation For Dexter! by Lindsay Ward, third in the delightful Dexter T. Rexter series. Dexter (a high-energy and big-personality orange dinosaur toy) is back with his boy, Jack, for another adventure. This time, the two are going with Jack’s family on vacation! Loaded up in the car, Dexter is … Continue reading Vacation For Dexter! (Lindsay Ward)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Because, written by Mo Willems and illustrated by Amber Ren, a lovely ode to the community of people that are behind a single work of art. It begins with Beethoven: “Because a man named Ludwig wrote beautiful music, a man named Franz was inspired to create his own.” Each … Continue reading Because (Mo Willems)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer & Oliver Jeffers, a quirky reflection on friendship. When a lonely child wishes very hard, and the conditions are just right, Imaginary Fred arrives to be their imaginary friend. It can often be fulfilling (playing pretend, having discussions, sharing secrets) and sometimes not (when … Continue reading Imaginary Fred (Eoin Colfer & Oliver Jeffers)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Under My Hijab, written by Hena Khan and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, an awesome look at hijab and the women who wear it. A young girl considers the women in her life who wear hijab - her grandmother, for instance, carefully folds her hijab to keep it out of … Continue reading Under My Hijab (Hena Khan)
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