Hello, friends! Our book today is The Lion Inside, written by Rachel Bright and illustrated by Jim Field, a charming tale of finding one’s courage. In the middle of an African plain, there is a very tall rock. At the very bottom of the towering landmark, there is a teeny tiny house, where lives the … Continue reading The Lion Inside (Rachel Bright)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Eleanor Wyatt, Princess And Pirate, written by Rachael MacFarlane and illustrated by Spencer Laudiero, a celebration of playing dress-up. Eleanor Wyatt loves to pretend, often while dressing up from her seemingly limitless costume closet. And her play is never limited by traditional “gendered” costumes: as often as she chooses … Continue reading Eleanor Wyatt, Princess And Pirate (Rachael MacFarlane)
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 Good For Nothing Button by Charise Mericle Harper, a wonderfully silly story about nothing at all. Two birds, Red and Blue, happily greet their friend Yellow as he approaches them with a special item. It’s a red button that, when pressed, does... nothing. That’s it. The button does … Continue reading The Good For Nothing Button (Charise Mericle Harper)
Hello, and happy Halloween from The Baby Bookworm! Our book today is Halloween Trick Or Treat: A Colors Book by Lydia Nichols, a delightful board book with a festively spooky twist! Set against black-and-colorblock backgrounds, the book follows a simple structure: one of Nichols’ adorable retro-style illustrations of a kid in costume paired with text … Continue reading Halloween Trick Or Treat: A Colors Book (Lydia Nichols)
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