Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am You: A Book About Ubuntu, written by Refiloe Moahloli and illustrated by Zinelda McDonald, a lovely picture book about compassion and unity. There is an ancient philosophy in many African cultures called “Ubuntu” - the idea that someone is only a person in relation to others, that … Continue reading I Am You: A Book About Ubuntu (Refiloe Moahloli)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Farmer and the Monkey by Marla Frazee, a quirky little tale of a very odd couple told entirely in pictures. A farmer returns home from a picnic, not noticing that he is being followed by a monkey. The little simian, jauntily clad in collar and fez, trails the … Continue reading The Farmer and the Monkey (Marla Frazee)
Hello, friends! Our book today is How to Be a Real Man by Scott Stuart, a picture book exploration of toxic masculinity and how to rise above it. There are lots of examples from history that we use to celebrate “manly” men: Vikings, pirates, Spartans, etc. However, these examples are usually celebrated for being tough, … Continue reading How to Be a Real Man (Scott Stuart)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Animal Architects, written by Amy Cherrix and illustrated by Chris Sasaki, a look at some remarkable creatures and their building skills. Have you ever heard of an animal building a trapdoor? Or body armor? Or a 30-foot skyscraper? If not, then you’ve not met the trapdoor spider, the carrier … Continue reading Animal Architects (Amy Cherrix)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Playing with Lanterns, written by Wang Yage, illustrated by Zhu Chengliang, and translated by Helen Wang, a sweet tale of tradition and celebration. While the first two days of the New Year are delightful in Zhao Di’s snow-covered northern village, she most looks forward to the fifth day, when … Continue reading Playing with Lanterns (Wang Yage)
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