Hello, friends! Today's book is Iggy Peck, Architect, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, a tale about the importance of fostering passion and creativity. Ignacious "Iggy" Peck builds his first building at age two: a towering skyscraper of glue and diapers (used). And despite his unusual choices of medium, such as food … Continue reading Iggy Peck, Architect (Andrea Beaty)
Hello, everybody! Today's book is Baby Happy, Baby Sad by Leslie Patricelli, a simple yet fun board book that explores the two titular emotions. With adorable and sometimes quite funny illustrations, the reader is shown a baby's happiness and sadness through clear and relatable situations, and using only the text "Baby happy" and "Baby sad." … Continue reading Baby Happy, Baby Sad (Leslie Patricelli)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Please Bring Balloons by Lindsay Ward, an absolutely lovely story of a girl, a polar bear, and a wonderful adventure. One day at the carousel, Emma notices a folded note peeking out of the saddle of the polar bear:. "Please bring balloons" it reads, in text and doodle. While Emma … Continue reading Please Bring Balloons (Lindsay Ward)
Hello, everybody! For today, we thought we'd review a classic: Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, a timeless story of perseverance, loyalty, and kindness. Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have traveled the country together, digging canals, mountain railroads, highways, and basements for the tallest skyscrapers in the … Continue reading Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Stella Brings The Family, written by Miriam B. Schiffer and illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown, a positively lovely story about family and the many shapes and sizes it comes in. At school, Stella's teacher announces that the class will be having a Mother's Day celebration, and the kids are excited. Everyone … Continue reading Stella Brings The Family (Miriam B. Schiffer)
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