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)
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)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Strictly No Elephants, written by Lisa Mantchev and illustrated by Taeeun Yoo, a story about what it means to be a good friend. A little boy is excited to attend a meeting of the local Pet Club with his very unique pet: a miniature elephant. He knows that his … Continue reading Strictly No Elephants (Lisa Mantchev)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty & Thomas Docherty, the sweet story of a town's mysterious disappearing stories and the power of reading together. One night in Burrow Down, after all the bedtime stories have been read, the books start disappearing - first a few at a time, then whole shelves … Continue reading The Snatchabook (Helen Docherty & Thomas Docherty)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Don't Push The Button! by Bill Cotter, a delightful interactive book that's full of laughs and surprises. There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button! Even though it's a really cool-looking button. I mean, nobody's looking, maybe you could just push the button once - uh oh! Now … Continue reading Don’t Push The Button! (Bill Cotter)
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