Hello, friends! Our book today is There's Only One You, written by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook, and illustrated by Rosie Butcher, a lovely celebration of diversity. As a young red-headed girl gets dressed, the unseen narrator opens with a universal truth: you are unique! There is only one of you in the whole universe. … Continue reading There’s Only One You (Kathryn Heling & Deborah Hembrook)
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, and Happy MLK Day! Today’s book is I'm NOT Just A Scribble! by Diane Alber, the story about the importance of being yourself and accepting others for who they are. Once there was a little scribble, a unique little fellow whose lines wobbled and wiggled. He could be any color or size that … Continue reading I’m NOT Just A Scribble! (Diane Alber)
Hello, friends! Today, our book was The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin, a sweet and beautiful book about the uniqueness and boundless potential of every child. Told in lovely, flowing rhyme, the book starts by explaining that every baby and child is unique, and that "this is the first time there … Continue reading The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Emily Winfield Martin)
Halloween Week, Day 5: Hello, everyone! Today, we read Never Say Boo!, written by Robin Pulver and illustrated by Deb Lucke, the story of a very different little boy learning that sometimes it's better to stand out than blend in. Gordon is new to Boonieville Elementary, and he feels out of place. At his last … Continue reading Never Say Boo! (Robin Pulver)
The Baby Bookworm 