Happy Holidays Week, Day 2: Hello, everyone! Our book today is Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa, written by Donna L. Washington and illustrated by Shane W. Evans, a sweet tale about a rabbit who learns the true meaning of the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. L'il Rabbit is not having the best Kwanzaa; he simply … Continue reading Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa (Donna L. Washington)
Madeline’s Christmas (Ludwig Bemelmans)
Happy Holidays Week, Day 1: Hello, everyone! Today, we're kicking off our week of holiday-themed books, leading up to Christmas! Our books this week will explore Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. And our first book of the week is a fun one: Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans, the holiday installment of the classic Madeline series. In … Continue reading Madeline’s Christmas (Ludwig Bemelmans)
Bedtime For Monsters (Ed Vere)
Hello, friends! Today, we read the book Bedtime For Monsters by Ed Vere, a monstrously silly bedtime book. Imagine, if you will, the possibility that maybe, in far off land, monsters are real. And one monster is making his way over hill and dale, across mountains and rivers to come and see you! What could … Continue reading Bedtime For Monsters (Ed Vere)
Leave Me Alone! (Vera Brosgol)
Hello, friends! Today, we read a lovely book called Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol, a clever yet sentimental book that shows why everyone needs some alone time. A little old grandmother lives in the forest in a small house - but with a BIG family. With winter approaching, she has some very serious knitting … Continue reading Leave Me Alone! (Vera Brosgol)
Faraway Fox (Jolene Thompson)
(Sorry for the delay! JJ's daddy is graduating from college today, and we've been very busy! Here is yesterday's Baby Bookworm review.) Hello, everybody! Today's book is Faraway Fox, written by Jolene Thompson and illustrated by Justin K. Thompson, a very interesting book about suburban encroachment and the impact it can have on wildlife. A … Continue reading Faraway Fox (Jolene Thompson)
