Hello, friends! We’re wrapping up Women’s History Month with today’s review, Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History by Vashti Harrison, a fantastic encyclopedia of inspirational black women for young bookworms. They were pilots, writers, scientists, dancers. They were astronauts, actresses, abolitionists, and spies. And each of the forty remarkable women featured in this tome … Continue reading Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History (Vashti Harrison)
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What Is Soft? (Susan Kantor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What Is Soft?, written by Susan Kantor and illustrated by Erin Barker, a charming examination at the ways the world can be soft for the littlest bookworms. Soft can be a cloud, or a kitten, or a precious little lamb. It can be a whisper, or a feather, or … Continue reading What Is Soft? (Susan Kantor)
What’s On Your Plate?: Exploring The World Of Food (Whitney Stewart)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What’s On Your Plate?: Exploring The World Of Food, written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Christiane Engel, a cookbook/celebration of international cuisine for little readers. There’s a world of food out there, and chances are that what’s on your plate is not the same as children in other … Continue reading What’s On Your Plate?: Exploring The World Of Food (Whitney Stewart)
Teatime (Tiffany Stone)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Teatime, written by Tiffany Stone and illustrated by Jori van der Linde, a sugar-sweet tale of two fairy friends enjoying a miniature adventure. Join two winged sprites as they set off on an adventure in their teacup, exploring a world of pastries, sugar cubes and teapots. The friends enjoy … Continue reading Teatime (Tiffany Stone)
Radiant Child: The Story Of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Javaka Steptoe)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Radiant Child: The Story Of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe, a loving biography of the singular artist and the childhood that inspired him. From the very start, Jean-Michel dreamed of being a famous artist. He would draw and draw and draw, filling pages and sheets of whatever … Continue reading Radiant Child: The Story Of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Javaka Steptoe)
