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Becoming Blue (Ellen Tarlow)

August 30, 2022August 31, 2022Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is Becoming Blue, written by Ellen Tarlow and illustrated by Julien Chung, a colorful tale of self-discovery and -actualization. Timid, square Blue is simply in awe of his pal Red, a circular dynamo who exemplifies all that is brave and bold. While Blue is too shy to tell jokes or … Continue reading Becoming Blue (Ellen Tarlow)

You Can Be (Elise Gravel)

April 13, 2019Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is You Can Be by Elise Gravel, a board book of feelings that encourages little ones to always be themselves. There are lots of ways to be a kid: you could be happy, or thoughtful, or quiet. Boys can be artsy or sensitive or caring and so can girls; girls … Continue reading You Can Be (Elise Gravel)

The Day You Begin (Jacqueline Woodson)

October 3, 2018Leave a comment

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)

It’s Show And Tell, Dexter! (Lindsay Ward)

August 21, 2018Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is It's Show And Tell, Dexter! by Lindsay Ward, the adorable second installment of the Dexter T. Rexter series. Dexter T. Rexter, a dinosaur toy, is back with a new challenge to face. His owner, Jack, is having show-and-tell at school, and he’s going to bring his very favorite toy: … Continue reading It’s Show And Tell, Dexter! (Lindsay Ward)

Where Oliver Fits (Cale Atkinson)

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is Where Oliver Fits by Cale Atkinson, a fantastic story of finding where you fit without compromising who you are. Oliver is a puzzle piece, and like all puzzle pieces, he’s excited to find where he fits. He certainly hopes he’ll be a part of a super-awesome, exciting puzzle, but … Continue reading Where Oliver Fits (Cale Atkinson)

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