Hello friends, and happy Independence Day! We wanted to read a special book for the occasion, so we chose We Came To America by Faith Ringgold, an illustrated poem in picture book form that celebrates the diversity that founded our nation and our culture. "We came to America, every color, race, and religion, from every … Continue reading We Came To America (Faith Ringgold)
Hello, friends! Today's book is The Blue Songbird by Vern Kousky, a wonderfully touching story about learning how to find yourself. A little songbird wakes up every morning to the beautiful songs of her sisters. She wishes her song could be as sweet, but she can't seem to find the right notes. Her mother encourages … Continue reading The Blue Songbird (Vern Kousky)
Hello, friends! Today's book is A Unicorn Named Sparkle by Amy Young, a silly yet sweet story of friendship, responsibility, and the bond between a girl and her unicorn. Lucy finds the advertisement - 25¢ for a unicorn - and dashes off to mail in her quarter. While she waits for her new friend to … Continue reading A Unicorn Named Sparkle (Amy Young)
Hello, friends! Our book today is South by Daniel Duncan, a lovely tale of kindness, friendship, and how we can touch the lives of the ones we care for. A lone fisherman sails across the sea in his single-man vessel. One day, he finds an injured bird on deck. He takes the poor creature in … Continue reading South (Daniel Duncan)
Hello, everybody! Today's book is The Mixed-Up Truck by Stephen Savage, a light and fun story about a little cement mixer doing his best to help. It's Cement Mixer's first day on the job at the construction site, and he's ready to help! He asks the other trucks what he can do for them, and … Continue reading The Mixed-Up Truck (Stephen Savage)
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