Hello, everybody! Today, we read a fabulous book called Ada Twist, Scientist, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, a fantastic story about a very curious little girl. Ada Twist is so observant of the world around her, she does not utter a single word until she is three. And her first word? … Continue reading Ada Twist, Scientist (Andrea Beaty)
Hey there, everyone! Today, we read Hiding Phil by Eric Barclay, a sweet and silly story about an elephant named Phil. Three children discover a new friend one day - a derby-hatted elephant named Phil. They invite him to play, and the four friends (plus one dachshund) have a fun day together. However, in the … Continue reading Hiding Phil (Eric Barclay)
Hello! Our book today is Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis, a strange and wonderful look at a very small piece of the world. Spotting a sprout in the ground, "Du iz tak?" one little bug asks of another in their special language (an invented tongue created by Ellis for the book), meaning "What is … Continue reading Du Iz Tak? (Carson Ellis)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the lovely Shy by Deborah Freedman, a gorgeous fable about overcoming fears and shyness. Shy is a very timid sort. He's most comfortable hidden between the pages of a book (this one, to be precise). Still, he dreams of having the courage to explore "a land far away," where … Continue reading Shy (Deborah Freedman)
Hello, everybody! Today, we read How To Read A Story, written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Mark Siegel, an adorable instructional manual for baby bookworms! Step one of how to read a story: find a story to read. And from there, the reader is taken step by step through the process of enjoying a … Continue reading How To Read A Story (Kate Messner)
