Hello, friends! Our book today is E Is For Economics, written by Veronica Goodman and illustrated by Nicole Jones Sturk, a playfully financial-themed alphabet book for budding baby economists. Little readers are introduced to various economic principles and figures, from “A is for Adam Smith” (philosopher/father of modern economics) to “Z is for Zero Sum” … Continue reading E Is For Economics (Veronica Goodman)
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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World, written by Susan Hood and illustrated by 13 female artists, a collection of poetry that celebrates fourteen trailblazing women. Each poem introduces us to the life and work of a remarkable young woman: Molly Williams, the first known female … Continue reading Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Moana And The Ocean (Heather Knowles)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Moana And The Ocean, written by Heather Knowles and illustrated by Annette Marnat, a companion to the beloved Disney film. We are introduced to Moana by her oldest friend: the ocean. The ocean has known her since she was a very little girl. She has seen her heart, and … Continue reading Moana And The Ocean (Heather Knowles)
Do Doodlebugs Doodle?: Amazing Insect Facts (Corinne Demas & Artemis Roehrig)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Do Doodlebugs Doodle?: Amazing Insect Facts, written by Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig and illustrated by Ellen Shi, a fun look at insects and what inspires their often curious names. Do dragonflies breathe fire? Do booklice have library cards? Do yellowjackets wear yellow jackets? These are the whimsical questions … Continue reading Do Doodlebugs Doodle?: Amazing Insect Facts (Corinne Demas & Artemis Roehrig)
Don’t Blink! (Tom Booth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Don't Blink! by Tom Booth, a charming little tale of an epic staring contest. A little girl sits cross-legged, staring at the reader, when a bird happens by and inquires as to what she’s doing. The girl explains that she is having a staring contest with “this kid”, pointing … Continue reading Don’t Blink! (Tom Booth)
