Hello, friends! Our book today is Light For All, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Raúl Colón, a look at the complicated ongoing history of US immigration. For generations, United States immigrants have followed the beacon of Lady Liberty, coming from their homelands to seek their future here. Some came to join family who … Continue reading Light For All (Margarita Engle)
Hello, friends! Our book today is You Are Home, written by Mackenzie Porter and illustrated by Xin Li, a sweet board book that explores the special bond between mother and child. A mother sits in a rocking chair, cuddling her new baby to her chest, keeping the infant safe and warm in her arms. This … Continue reading You Are Home (Mackenzie Porter)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Tears & Tulle, written by Gina Bell and illustrated by Elena Mykolaitis, a tale of female empowerment based on Bell’s social media project of the same name. Once upon a time, a baby girl was born with a rainbow tulle skirt, a symbol of her magic and invisible to … Continue reading Tears & Tulle (Gina Bell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Heart Grows, written by Jeffrey Burton and illustrated by Joanne Liu, a sweet board book about the bond between caregivers and their little ones. First, a heart beats for one; but when that one heart welcomes a child into their life, it beats for two and just keeps … Continue reading My Heart Grows (Jeffrey Burton)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Winter Lullaby, written by Dianne White and illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, a sweet tale of a bear family and the approach of winter. The autumn is coming to a close and the air is crisp and cold, so Mama Bear calls for her little one to prepare for sleep. … Continue reading Winter Lullaby (Dianne White)
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