(Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, we were unable to post last night’s review. Sorry for the delay!) Hello, friends! Our book today is Chickenfriend, written by Penny S. Roth and illustrated Alyssa Busse, a lesson in friendship. There are ordinary chickens, and then there’s Chickenfriend. So named by his human best friend Josi, Chickenfriend is … Continue reading Chickenfriend (Penny S. Roth)
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Good Night, Mr. Panda (Steve Antony)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Good Night, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony, a wonderful fourth entry to one of our favorite series. The hilariously taciturn Mr. Panda is back - this time in adorable doughnut pajamas - with a lesson in proper bedtime routine etiquette. He notes, matter-of-factly, when his fellow animals have skipped … Continue reading Good Night, Mr. Panda (Steve Antony)
Prince & Knight (Daniel Haack)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Prince & Knight, written by Daniel Haack and illustrated Stevie Lewis, a fairy tale with a refreshingly inclusive love story. Once upon a time there was a beautiful kingdom, where lived and handsome and sincere prince. The prince was ready to take over rule for the King and Queen, … Continue reading Prince & Knight (Daniel Haack)
Top 20 Reviews of 2018
Hello, friends! Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s that time of year again, when we take a moment to look back at some of our favorite reviews from this past year: the books that filled us with hope, brought us joy, made us laugh, made us think, and inspired us to be our best selves. And … Continue reading Top 20 Reviews of 2018
The Word Collector (Peter H. Reynolds)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds, a love letter to the power and passion of words. Jerome, like many kids his age, loves to collect. But while others may collect comic books or stamps, Jerome collects words. Words he hears, words he reads, words that sound funny or … Continue reading The Word Collector (Peter H. Reynolds)
