Hello, friends! Today, we read On Our Way To Oyster Bay: Mother Jones And Her March For Children's Rights, written by Monica Kulling and illustrated by Felicita Sala, a biographical picture book about Mary Harris Jones, a children's and workers' rights activist at the turn of the century (JJ and I were fortunate enough to … Continue reading On Our Way To Oyster Bay: Mother Jones And Her March For Children’s Rights (Monica Kulling)
Hello, everybody! Today, we read Have You Seen Elephant? by David Barrow, a very fun book about an elephant who is surprisingly skilled at hide-and-seek. One day, a little boy and his friend, an elephant, decide to play a game of hide-and-seek. The elephant prefaces this with a warning, though: he's a very skilled hider! … Continue reading Have You Seen Elephant? (David Barrow)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Dog Spot by Jack E. Levin and Norma R. Levin, a simple yet lovely picture book about, you guessed it, a dog named Spot. Written in the style of the traditional straight-forward informational children's books, My Dog Spot is narrated by Spot's boy, and introduces the pet and … Continue reading My Dog Spot (Jack E. Levin & Norma R. Levin)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Crankenstein, written by Samantha Berger and illustrated by Dan Santat, a very funny book about the little monsters we become when cranky. You can find a Crankenstein in many places. For instance, they often appear when you wake them up for school and say, "Good Morning!" Or when there's no … Continue reading Crankenstein (Samantha Berger)
Hello, friends! I am so excited to tell you about our book today: The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce. This is a wonderful fantasy story that celebrates the magic of the written word. Mr. Morris Lessmore lives a solitary and orderly life with his book collection, and each day he … Continue reading The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore (William Joyce)
The Baby Bookworm 