Hello friends, and happy first night of Hanukkah! In honor of the occasion, our book today is the special 25th Anniversary edition of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, written by Eric Kimmel and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Traveling through the frigid snow on the first night of Hanukkah, Hershel of Ostropol is surprised to … Continue reading Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (Eric Kimmel)
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Mommy’s Night Before Christmas (Katie L. Carroll)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mommy’s Night Before Christmas, written by Katie L. Carroll and illustrated by Phoebe Cho, a parental twist on the classic Christmas Eve rhyme. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, plenty of creatures are stirring! From the teething baby to the hyperactive toddler to the mom … Continue reading Mommy’s Night Before Christmas (Katie L. Carroll)
Christmas Craft Book: 30 Fun & Festive Projects to Make With Kids (Laura Minter & Tia Williams)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Christmas Craft Book: 30 Fun & Festive Projects to Make With Kids by Laura Minter and Tia Williams, a holly jolly compendium of easy crafting activities to celebrate the Christmas season. What better way to get in the Yuletide mood than to create some hand-made masterpieces with family and … Continue reading Christmas Craft Book: 30 Fun & Festive Projects to Make With Kids (Laura Minter & Tia Williams)
Logan’s Greenhouse (JaNay Brown-Wood)
Hello friends! Our book today is Logan’s Greenhouse, written by JaNay Brown-Wood, and illustrated by Samara Hardy, a lighthearted lesson in produce with a lovely side-serving of disability representation. Logan is searching his winter greenhouse for carrots; he’s planning to harvest them for his pet play date, where he and his parents will be serving … Continue reading Logan’s Greenhouse (JaNay Brown-Wood)
Dark on Light (Dianne White)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dark on Light, written by Dianne White and illustrated by Felicita Sala, a poetic exploration of the colors and shape of the world post-sunset. Three children venture out of their farmhouse at twilight, with boots and flashlights, on a mission to find their wandering dog. They tread boldly down … Continue reading Dark on Light (Dianne White)
