Hello, friends! Today’s book is After The Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat, an unexpectedly moving postscript to the famous nursery rhyme. You’ve heard the story, now hear his side: Humpty Dumpty did indeed love sitting on top of the wall once. It gave him a lovely view of the … Continue reading After The Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again (Dan Santat)
Hello, friends! Today’s book is Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall, a sweet and simple story with an important lesson on overcoming fears. Jabari has come to a decision: he is ready to go off the high diving board like the other kids. His father asks if he’s sure, and Jabari thinks he is: he’s finished … Continue reading Jabari Jumps (Gaia Cornwall)
Hello, friends! Our review today is Little Elliot, Big Fun by Mike Curato, the third book in the wonderful Little Elliot series. This time around, Elliot and his very best friend, Mouse, are on their way to the boardwalk for a fun-filled day at the carnival. Once they arrive, however, Little Elliot's day begins to … Continue reading Little Elliot, Big Fun (Mike Curato)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Miss Hazeltine's Home For Shy And Fearful Cats, written by Alicia Potter and illustrated by Birgitta Sif, a charmingly sweet story about finding courage to help a friend in need. When Miss Hazeltine opens her Home For Shy And Fearful Cats, she's not sure anyone will come... but they do, … Continue reading Miss Hazeltine’s Home For Shy And Fearful Cats (Alicia Potter)
Hello, friends! Today, we read The Darkest Dark, written by Chris Hadfield and Kate Fillion, and illustrated by The Fan Brothers, a story based on Hadfield's childhood fear of the dark, and how overcoming it changed his life. Little Chris is an astronaut. Each day, he explores the vast cosmos in his cardboard rocketship; each … Continue reading The Darkest Dark (Chris Hadfield & Kate Fillion)
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