Hello, friends! Our book today is Oddbird by Derek Desierto, a story of acceptance and fitting in. It was a hot, steamy day in the jungle, and while all the colorful birds had gathered at the pool, none of them had decided to take the plunge. Instead, they are most concerned with showing off their … Continue reading Oddbird (Derek Desierto)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sugar in Milk, written by Thrity Umrigar and illustrated by Khoa Le, a gorgeous and timeless tale of kindness and acceptance. Told from the point of view of a young immigrant to the United States, the narrator recounts her feelings of loneliness and despair when she first arrived. While … Continue reading Sugar in Milk (Thrity Umrigar)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Vulture Came To Town by B•dice, a visually striking story of diversity. The day a vulture came to town, the other animals were sent into a tizzy. Immediately, most are distrustful of the outsider; his bald skull, his oily black wings, and his diet of carcasses is enough … Continue reading A Vulture Came To Town (B•dice)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Everybody's Welcome, written by Patricia Hegarty and illustrated by Greg Abbott, a sweet tale of communities built from acceptance. A little mouse sits in a forest clearing, dreaming of a home for shelter and warmth. As he begins to build it, a frog wanders up, despondent over the loss … Continue reading Everybody’s Welcome (Patricia Hegarty)
Hello, friends! Today, we're reviewing Kings Of The Castle by Victoria Turnbull, a lovely story of friendship breaking through barriers. When night falls, young monster George is excited. He won't waste a moment of the moonlight; tonight, his goal is to build the biggest sand castle ever. Unfortunately, his excitable dog Boris keeps impeding his … Continue reading Kings Of The Castle (Victoria Turnbull)
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