Hello, friends! In honor of the solar eclipse, JJ and thought we'd pick a special book to celebrate, and we did so from our home library: Many Moons, written by James Thurber and illustrated by Louis Slobodkin, a clever tale of childhood innocence, hope, and wisdom. The Princess Lenore had grown very ill, so her … Continue reading Many Moons (James Thurber)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Tough Chicks, written by Cece Meng and illustrated by Melissa Suber, a wonderful allegory for choosing to be who you are instead of who people think you should be. From the day Mama Hen hatches Penny, Polly and Molly, she can tell that they are different. They're not content … Continue reading Tough Chicks (Cece Meng)
Hello, friends! Today, we're reviewing Kings Of The Castle by Victoria Turnbull, a lovely story of friendship breaking through barriers. When night falls, young monster George is excited. He won't waste a moment of the moonlight; tonight, his goal is to build the biggest sand castle ever. Unfortunately, his excitable dog Boris keeps impeding his … Continue reading Kings Of The Castle (Victoria Turnbull)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Day With Dogs by Dorothée de Monfreid, a positively wonderful book of words, letters, numbers and animals for beginning readers. Follow a motley crew of dogs as they wake up, get ready for the day, visit the city and the countryside, go shopping, prepare meals, and head to … Continue reading A Day With Dogs (Dorothée de Monfreid)
Hello, friends! Today's book is The Chupacabra Ate The Candelabra, written by Marc Tyler Nobleman and illustrated by Ana Aranda, the tale of three goats facing off against a legendary monster. Jayna, Bumsie and Pep are enjoying a twilight picnic one night when Jayna warns that they should head home soon - lest the fearsome … Continue reading The Chupacabra Ate The Candelabra (Marc Tyler Nobleman)
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