Hello, friends! Our book today is The Big Scream, written by Kirsti Call and illustrated by Denis Angelov, a lesson in processing anger for little readers. Written primarily in short, eight-syllable couplets, this board book for young bookworms follows a child through an emotional reaction that most kids - and their parents - are likely … Continue reading The Big Scream (Kirsti Call)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hooray for Sunny Days!, written by Susan Kantor and illustrated by Katya Longhi, a cheerful board book ode to summer. The adorable woodland pals of Kantor & Longhi’s previous two titles (Here Comes Fall! and Hooray for Snowy Days!) are back to enjoy the distinctive sights, sounds, tastes, and … Continue reading Hooray for Sunny Days! (Susan Kantor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Into the Sand Castle: A Lift-the-Flap Book, written by Cindy Jin and illustrated by Allison Black, an interactive board book that explores an undersea palace and its surprising inhabitants. In a sea floor sand castle, complete with towering turrets and plenty of doors to explore, there lives a number … Continue reading Into the Sand Castle: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Cindy Jin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bloom, written by Ruth Forman and illustrated by Talia Skyles, a sweet board book about black girl beauty. Just like each flower, each female-presenting black child in this garden blooms. No matter their skintone, hair type, hair color, or style, each girl is beautiful. And just like the flowers, … Continue reading Bloom (Ruth Forman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Seed by Benson Shum, a sweet board book about sharing snuggles. Every morning, Little Seed wakes to a great big hug from Mama Earth. While Little Seed loves hugs and wants to hug the whole world, they lament that their arms are too small for such a task. … Continue reading Little Seed (Benson Shum)
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