Hello, friends! Our book today is Fred's Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers, written by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Brigette Barrager, a loving tribute to the incomparable Fred Rogers’ life and work. “Hello, neighbor!” the book begins, and welcomes the reader into a familiar television living room set. While we remember … Continue reading Fred’s Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers (Laura Renauld)
What Is An American? (Matt Scott)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What Is An American?, written by Matt Scott and illustrated by Ana Sebastian, the seventh book in the seven-part Find Something Awesome! series. What is an American? In a confusing part-guided meditation, part-collection of self-help affirmations, and part-celebration of patriotism, this title aims to find the answer... and fails. … Continue reading What Is An American? (Matt Scott)
Just Bunny and the Great Fire Rescue (Jeanne LaSala Taylor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Just Bunny and the Great Fire Rescue, written by Jeanne LaSala Taylor and illustrated by Ana Sebastian, a sweet tale of a girl and her very special bunny. New Yorker Francesca’s best friend in the world is her stuffed gray rabbit named Just Bunny. After a day of play … Continue reading Just Bunny and the Great Fire Rescue (Jeanne LaSala Taylor)
Black Is A Rainbow Color (Angela Joy)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Black Is A Rainbow Color, written by Angela Joy and illustrated by Ekua Holmes, a phenomenal celebration of black beauty and culture. As a little girl ponders a rainbow, she laments that black, “her color”, is not one of the traditional rainbow colors. However, she continues, black is multitudinous … Continue reading Black Is A Rainbow Color (Angela Joy)
What Is A Refugee? (Elise Gravel)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What Is A Refugee? by Elise Gravel, a look at what it means to be a displaced person for young readers. Little ones may hear adults throw around the word “refugee” a lot - but what is a refugee? In simple yet powerful images and text, this nonfiction title … Continue reading What Is A Refugee? (Elise Gravel)
