Hello, friends! Our book today is Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs, written by Razeena Omar Gutta and illustrated by Manal Mirza, a tale of one fashion-forward girl learning the importance of selfless service. Hana is, without a doubt, the most fashionable kid in school. Her vast collection of hijabs and accessories, as well as her meticulous … Continue reading Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs (Razeena Omar Gutta)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Yetis are the Worst! by Alex Willan, third in the author/illustrator’s hilarious series featuring Gilbert the Goblin and his highly debatable opinions on other cryptids. Everyone seems to think that yetis are soooo cool and mysterious - but not Gilbert, of course. Not having learned his previous lessons about … Continue reading Yetis are the Worst! (Alex Willan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Polar Bear in the Garden by Richard Jones, a warm and comforting tale of loving and letting go. One Monday, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. The creature is small enough to fit in the palm of their hand, and the child offers the tiny … Continue reading The Polar Bear in the Garden (Richard Jones)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Stanley’s Secret, written by John Sullivan and illustrated by Zach Manbeck, a sweet story about sharing one’s talents with the world. Stanley is a quiet kid. He tends to spend parties reading in the corner, he speaks softly during book reports, and doesn’t speak up when the lunch lady … Continue reading Stanley’s Secret (John Sullivan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor, a stunning tale of emancipation and hope told through a unique medium. The morning of June 19, 1865, young Huldah, an enslaved Texan, wakes up with anticipation; she is eager to have the teacakes her family made to celebrate her tenth birthday. … Continue reading A Flag for Juneteenth (Kim Taylor)
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