Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning I Will Dance, written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Julianna Swaney, an inspiring tale of a young girl’s love of dance. When Eva was born, she could barely breathe; the doctors said she would not survive more than a few minutes. Yet Eva defied the … Continue reading I Will Dance (Nancy Bo Flood)
Hello, friends! We’re back after our move to share a beautiful tale with you. Our book today is Three Squeezes, written by Jason Pratt and illustrated by Chris Sheban, a touching ode to the love between a father and child. As a baby naps on a blanket in the grass, his father gently takes his … Continue reading Three Squeezes (Jason Pratt)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night, written by Lauren H. Kerstein, and illustrated by Nate Wragg, second in the duo’s series featuring the titular pair. Charlie and his pet dragon Rosie are back, and ready for bedtime. Well, Charlie’s ready; Rosie would like a few extra minutes, … Continue reading Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night (Lauren H. Kerstein)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Paper Dolls Don't Have Hearts by Shannon Woodworth, a middle-grade poem that tackles issues of self-image and body dysmorphia. Annie Jones has just started at a new (high?) school, and feels intimidated by the growing and changing of her fellow classmates. Whenever Annie compares herself to older girls, or … Continue reading Paper Dolls Don’t Have Hearts (Shannon Woodworth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Doll For Grandma: A Story about Alzheimer's Disease, written by Paulette Bochnig Sharkey and illustrated by Samantha Woo. For Kiera, days with Grandma are filled with fun: painting their nails, going for rides in Grandma’s convertible, dressing up, knitting, and baking cookies. But suddenly, Grandma appears to be … Continue reading A Doll For Grandma: A Story about Alzheimer’s Disease (Paulette Bochnig Sharkey)
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