Hello, everybody! Our book today is Extra Yarn, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen, a sweet tale about the magic of creativity and kindness. A little girl named Annabelle lives in a cold village that only has two colors: the white of the snow and the black of the soot from their … Continue reading Extra Yarn (Mac Barnett)
Hoot And Peep (Lita Judge)
Hello, everyone! It's been an overwhelming day for many of us, so it was nice for JJ and I to take a moment to enjoy a book together. Today, we read Hoot And Peep by Lita Judge, a story about an owl learning to love his little sister for all her differences. Hoot is very … Continue reading Hoot And Peep (Lita Judge)
School’s First Day Of School (Adam Rex)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read School's First Day Of School, written by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson! This is a very cute story about how the first day of school can be nerve-wracking for everyone, even the school itself. One summer, they build a special building on an empty lot, and they name … Continue reading School’s First Day Of School (Adam Rex)
Cricket Song (Anne Hunter)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Cricket Song by Anne Hunter, a bedtime book about the magic hour of dusk, and how it can connect the lives of two children with an ocean between them. As the sun sets, Cricket Song describes the unique sights and sounds of dusk settling in: the call of a "poor … Continue reading Cricket Song (Anne Hunter)
Good Night Owl (Greg Pizzoli)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli, a silly story about nighttime noises. Owl is just getting settled into bed when he hears a noise: "Squeek!" He searched for its source, but to no avail. So he snuggles back into bed, closes his eyes and... "SQUEEK!" Owl gets in and … Continue reading Good Night Owl (Greg Pizzoli)
