Hello, friends! Well, Christmas is a week away! Just like last year, we’ll be counting down this week with some very merry holiday-themed books, starting tonight with Monster Needs A Christmas Tree, written by Paul Czajak and illustrated by Wendy Grieb, a festive addition to the splendid Monster & Me series. It’s Christmas Eve, and … Continue reading Monster Needs A Christmas Tree (Paul Czajak)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, And Mike, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Mike Austin, a story about how the quietest among us can often be the most brave and helpful. Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike are all old friends from the pet store, and as close as … Continue reading Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, And Mike (Cynthia Rylant)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am Bat by Morag Hood, the cute and quirky story of a little bat and a beloved snack. On the first page, we are introduced to Bat. Bat does not like mornings. Bat DOES like cherries. They are juicy and sweet, and they’re his very favorite. He has … Continue reading I Am Bat (Morag Hood)
Hello, friends! Sorry for the delay, we had some connectivity issues last night. So today we’re back with two reviews! Up first: Dinosaur Vs. Santa, a ludicrously fun Christmas installment to the Dinosaur Vs. series by Bob Shea. The most terrifying dinosaur on the block is back, and this time he’s facing his most challenging … Continue reading Dinosaur Vs. Santa (Bob Shea)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Choose Your Days by Paula S. Wallace, a poetic and slightly surreal look at the time we spend from our first day to our last, and what lies beyond it. The day that Corky is born, Old Bear brings her gifts: all her days, two blank lists (“Dreams” and … Continue reading Choose Your Days (Paula S. Wallace)
The Baby Bookworm 