Hello, friends! Our book today is Ahmed's Journey: A Story Of Self-Discovery by Jill Apperson Manly, a look at mindful thinking through the eyes of a young Saudi boy. Ahmed has traveled a great distance across the desert to compete with his family in his country’s traditional camel races. While men and older boys share … Continue reading Ahmed’s Journey: A Story Of Self-Discovery (Jill Apperson Manly)
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Snow Beast Comes To Play (Phil Gosier)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Snow Beast Comes To Play by Phil Gosier, a fun story about not judging by appearances. Little girl Penny absolutely loves the snow, and looks forward to it every year. There’s another type of creature that does as well: the snow beasts, who only wake up during the snowy … Continue reading Snow Beast Comes To Play (Phil Gosier)
Duck And Hippo Give Thanks (Jonathan London)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Duck And Hippo Give Thanks, written by Jonathan London and illustrated by Andrew Joyner, a festive third installment of the series. As he rakes the leaves in his yard into a tidy pile, Hippo dreams of a “good, old-fashioned”, Thanksgiving dinner. His musings are interrupted by the arrival of … Continue reading Duck And Hippo Give Thanks (Jonathan London)
I Am Not A Chair! (Ross Burach)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am Not A Chair! by Ross Burach, a silly story of a giraffe with a rather specific predicament. It’s Giraffe’s first day in the jungle, and he is excited to make new friends... just one problem. For some strange reason, the other animals keep mistaking him for a … Continue reading I Am Not A Chair! (Ross Burach)
Larry’s Letters From The Zoo (Grace McCourt)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Larry's Letters From The Zoo, written by Grace McCourt and illustrated by Hayley Mayne, a look at one zookeeper’s tricky decision. Larry the zookeeper is celebrating the zoo’s birthday by building a special, brand-new enclosure. When he’s finished, it’s perfect - but now Larry has to choose which animal … Continue reading Larry’s Letters From The Zoo (Grace McCourt)
