Hello, friends! Our book today is Thursday, written by Ann Bonwill and illustrated by Kayla Harren, a moving look at trauma, healing, and friendship. “They told her on a Thursday.” Prior to her parents breaking the news of their divorce to the unnamed little girl protagonist, Thursday was her favorite day of the week. But … Continue reading Thursday (Ann Bonwill)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Perfectly Pegasus by Jessie Sima, a wonderfully heartwarming follow-up to the much-beloved Not Quite Narwhal. Nimbus, born high in the sky amongst fluffy clouds and colorful rainbows, is undeniably one-of-a-kind. Being so singular means that she has the entire sky to herself, and can use her powerful wings to … Continue reading Perfectly Pegasus (Jessie Sima)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, written by Deborah Diesen and featuring illustrations by Isidre Monés (based on the work of Dan Hanna), the latest in the series of marine animal-themed stories on emotional management. Mr. Fish (only referred to by his better-known moniker in the title) is … Continue reading The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale (Deborah Diesen)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Want to Be a Vase, written by Julio Torres and illustrated by Julian Glander, a hilariously irreverent and thought-provoking look at identity. It’s a quiet day in the bathroom of the apartment when the plunger makes an unexpected announcement: “I want to be a vase.” Its bathroom compatriots … Continue reading I Want to Be a Vase (Julio Torres)
Hello, friends! For our last review of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re reviewing My Dadima Wears a Sari, written by Kashmira Sheth and illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi, a lovely tale of tradition and cultural dress celebrating its 15th anniversary of publication. Rupa’s dadima (Hindi for “grandmother”) wears a sari every single day, morning and night, at … Continue reading My Dadima Wears a Sari (Kashmira Sheth)
The Baby Bookworm 