Hello, friends! Our book today is Remarkables, written by Lisa Mantchev and illustrated by David Litchfield, a magical tale of the families we make. Going for a dive in the sea, a child happens upon a mermaid. The two become fast friends, sharing laughs and stories, and the mermaid shows the child the underwater kingdom … Continue reading Remarkables (Lisa Mantchev)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Baby Shark!, illustrated by Stevie Lewis, a fun board book version of the viral mega-hit song. At the aquarium, a mother and child enter an underwater viewing area - will they see a shark? Of course! In fact, they see a baby shark (doo doo do do do do). … Continue reading Baby Shark! (Stevie Lewis)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Proudest Blue, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S. K. Ali, and illustrated by Hatem Aly, a beautiful tale of sisterhood and hijabi pride. Sisters Asiyah and Faizah (inspired by Muhammad’s own sisters) are at the shop to pick out Asiyah’s “first day” hijab. Immediately, the older sister is … Continue reading The Proudest Blue (Ibtihaj Muhammad, with S. K. Ali)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Sunny Adventure, written by Ira Alice and illustrated by Elena Teplova, a sweet tale of friendship. A young fox named Redkin wakes up in her cozy den, nervous for the day; her mother has tasked her with hunting her own food for the first time, and bringing home … Continue reading The Sunny Adventure (Ira Alice)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Saturday by Oge Mora, a heartwarming story of mother and daughter. Saturdays are Ava’s favorite day; her mother works every other day of the week, so Saturdays are just for the two of them. They even have their weekly ritual all planned out: first, go to the library for … Continue reading Saturday (Oge Mora)
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