Happy Friday, friends! Our book today was Tree by Britta Teckentrup, a fantastic peek-through journey through a year's worth of changing seasons, centering around a tree and its inhabitants. Told in rhyme, the story introduces a tall tree and the wise owl who lives there, and follows both as they watch the winter melt into … Continue reading Tree (Britta Teckentrup)
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Fletcher And The Springtime Blossoms (Julia Rawlinson)
Hello everyone! Today, we read Fletcher And The Springtime Blossoms, written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. This is a wonderfully sweet story about a little fox and his world as it changes from winter to spring. Fletcher is on his way to the orchard when he sees a flurry of white in … Continue reading Fletcher And The Springtime Blossoms (Julia Rawlinson)
Disappearing Desmond (Anna Alter)
Hello friends, and welcome to the start of a new week! Our book today is Disappearing Desmond by Anna Alter, the story of a shy little boy cat and how he learns to make friends. Desmond likes to disappear. Wherever he goes, he likes to fade into the background and stay out of sight. Then … Continue reading Disappearing Desmond (Anna Alter)
Good Night Like This (Mary Murphy)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Good Night Like This by Mary Murphy. This sweet bedtime book shows animal families in a forest and meadow preparing for bed, then after turning a cutaway page, fast asleep. This is a really pretty, soothing bedtime book. JJ loved the illustrations, with its dusk-inspired color scheme and adorable … Continue reading Good Night Like This (Mary Murphy)
Baby Wren And The Great Gift (Sally Lloyd-Jones)
Summer Reading Day 80: Hey there! Today, we read Baby Wren And The Great Gift, written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jen Corace. In this story, a baby wren observes life in the canyon where she lives, admiring the amazing things she sees her fellow animals doing (eagles soaring, sunfish swimming, etc), and feeling … Continue reading Baby Wren And The Great Gift (Sally Lloyd-Jones)
