Hello, friends! Our books today are Lola Goes To School and Chester Learns To Swim, both from the Absurdimals series, written by Gwendolyn Javor and illustrated by Melissa Aker Spears. In Lola, a young Belephant - half bunny, half elephant, and the first of her kind - prepares for the first day of school. As … Continue reading Lola Goes To School & Chester Learns To Swim (Gwendolyn Javor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, a sweet tale of the joys of being unique. When Chrysanthemum was born, her parents chose a name that encapsulated everything they felt about her, that she was precious and priceless and beautiful and fascinating. As she grew, Chrysanthemum loved her name - the way … Continue reading Chrysanthemum (Kevin Henkes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Day You Begin, written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael López, a beautiful and moving ode to the courage it takes to be oneself. In life, there will be places that you go where you are different. Places where no one else has your hair, or your … Continue reading The Day You Begin (Jacqueline Woodson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Business Pig by Andrea Zuill, an adorable story about being different. When Jelly Bean the sow welcomes a litter of piglets to Sunshine Sanctuary for farm animals, it’s pretty clear from the start that one of them is different. Decked out in a suit and tie and standing on … Continue reading Business Pig (Andrea Zuill)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dino Duckling by Alison Murray, an adorable and touching tale about being different. Even before his egg has hatched, Dino’s mama duck knew he was going to be different. After all, her other children are all small, fluffy yellow ducklings and Dino is... not. But from the very start, … Continue reading Dino Duckling (Alison Murray)
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