Hello, friends! Our book today is You Be Mommy, written by Karla Clark and illustrated by Zoe Persico, a sweet tribute to everything moms do for their loved ones... and what makes it all worth it. “Can you be mommy?” an exhausted mother jokingly asks her youngest child at bedtime. After all, Mommy has had … Continue reading You Be Mommy (Karla Clark)
Hello, friends! As we gear up to Mother’s Day, we have a few lovely mama-themed books to share with you! Today, we’re reviewing You Belong, written by Rachel Platten and illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski, a tribute to the excitement and anticipation of a new baby’s arrival. Adapted from singer-songwriter Platten’s 2018 single of the same … Continue reading You Belong (Rachel Platten)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Paper Planes by Jim Helmore & Richard Jones, a touching story of enduring friendship. Mia and Ben are best friends. They grew up next door to each other on the shore of a great, wide lake. They share everything, especially their greatest passion: aeronautics. Making paper and model planes, … Continue reading Paper Planes (Jim Helmore & Richard Jones)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Bear's Garden, written by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Alison Oliver, a tender ode to the importance of greenspaces. In a darkish, grayish city, where it seems everyone is rushing off to somewhere, there lived a little girl and her bear. And while other people seemed content to … Continue reading The Bear’s Garden (Marcie Colleen)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Counting Elephants, written by Dawn Young and illustrated by Fermin Solis, a mixed-up tale of math and magic. Two characters, the Counter and the Magician, welcome the reader to their story, but immediately disagree as to why they’re there. The Magician was under the impression that the story would … Continue reading Counting Elephants (Dawn Young)
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