Hello, friends! It’s officially December, and we’re kicking off the holiday season by reviewing The 12 Days Of Christmas by Greg Pizzoli, a hilarious send-up of the classic Christmas carol and its inconvenient implications. On the first day of Christmas, one elephant gives their best pal a partridge in a pear tree. What a lovely … Continue reading The 12 Days Of Christmas (Greg Pizzoli)
Hello friends! Our book today is H Is For Happy: An Emoji ABC Book Of Feelings by Evan Nimke, a primer in emotions, the alphabet, and that favorite language of the texting generation, emoji. Using the classic “smiley face” emoji icon set as its base, the book takes us through the alphabet, using a different … Continue reading H Is For Happy: An Emoji ABC Book Of Feelings (Evan Nimke)
Hello, friends! Well, after taking a few months off of our Top 5 lists, I am happy to say that they are back! And we're coming back with one that we're very excited about: Star Wars! As you might know, Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be in theaters on December 15th, so we thought we'd … Continue reading Top 5: Star Wars
Hello, friends! Today’s book is After The Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat, an unexpectedly moving postscript to the famous nursery rhyme. You’ve heard the story, now hear his side: Humpty Dumpty did indeed love sitting on top of the wall once. It gave him a lovely view of the … Continue reading After The Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again (Dan Santat)
Hello, friends! Today’s book is Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall, a sweet and simple story with an important lesson on overcoming fears. Jabari has come to a decision: he is ready to go off the high diving board like the other kids. His father asks if he’s sure, and Jabari thinks he is: he’s finished … Continue reading Jabari Jumps (Gaia Cornwall)
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