Hello, friends! Our book today is Saturday by Oge Mora, a heartwarming story of mother and daughter. Saturdays are Ava’s favorite day; her mother works every other day of the week, so Saturdays are just for the two of them. They even have their weekly ritual all planned out: first, go to the library for … Continue reading Saturday (Oge Mora)
Hello, friends! Our books today is Maiden & Princess, written by Daniel Haack and Isabel Galupo, and illustrated by Becca Human. In this follow-up to Haack’s previous title, Prince & Knight (illustrated by Stevie Lewis), we are introduced to a young maiden as she overhears a royal announcement: the king and queen shall hold a … Continue reading Maiden & Princess (Daniel Haack & Isabel Galupo)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Someone New, written by Jill Twiss and illustrated by E.G. Keller, a sweet tale of courage and kindness in the face of change. Jitterbug the chipmunk wakes up with the rumble in her tummy - Something New is coming. See, Jitterbug’s tummy can always tell when things are … Continue reading The Someone New (Jill Twiss)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Who Wet My Pants?, written by Bob Shea and illustrated by Zachariah OHora, a silly yet sweet tale of compassion. Returning with Troop 73’s donut order for breakfast, Rueben the bear (the scout leader) is shocked to find that - gasp! - SOMEONE HAS WET HIS PANTS. Not THEIR … Continue reading Who Wet My Pants? (Bob Shea)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Just Because, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, a sweet tale of imagination. As a little girl cuddles into bed for the night, she has a question for her father: “Why is the ocean blue?” Rather than replying with the titular phrase, dad instead answers with … Continue reading Just Because (Mac Barnett)
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