Hello, friends! Our book today is In Every Life by Marla Frazee, a lovely meditation on the ups and downs of being alive, and the thread of love that connects us all through it. In every birth, the blessing is in the wonder of that new life. In every smile, the blessing is in the … Continue reading In Every Life (Marla Frazee)
Love is a Story (Todd Tarpley)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Love is a Story, written by Todd Tarpley and illustrated by Sophie Leu, a charming ode to love and family. The truth is, love isn’t always grand gestures, extravagant presents, or dramatic speeches. As most people will tell you, true love lies in the quiet moments shared with the … Continue reading Love is a Story (Todd Tarpley)
Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele (Valerie June)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele, written by Valerie June and illustrated by Marcela Avelar, a tale of fulfilling dreams and having faith in one’s voice. For little Valerie’s birthday, she is given a most unusual “toy” instrument, a banjolele (a small, four-stringed … Continue reading Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele (Valerie June)
Rainbow of Emotions, Big Emotions, & Facing Fears (Elena Ulyeva)
Hello, friends! Our books today are Rainbow of Emotions, Big Emotions, and Facing Fears, written by Elena Ulyeva and illustrated by Olga Agafonova (Olka Illustration), the first three books in the Clever Emotions board book series. Cam the chameleon, like everyone, feels lots of different emotions, yet Cam is unique in that he literally wears … Continue reading Rainbow of Emotions, Big Emotions, & Facing Fears (Elena Ulyeva)
Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs (Razeena Omar Gutta)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs, written by Razeena Omar Gutta and illustrated by Manal Mirza, a tale of one fashion-forward girl learning the importance of selfless service. Hana is, without a doubt, the most fashionable kid in school. Her vast collection of hijabs and accessories, as well as her meticulous … Continue reading Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs (Razeena Omar Gutta)
