Hello, friends! Today, we’re reading Balderdash!: John Newbery And The Boisterous Birth Of Children’s Books, written by Michelle Markel and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter, the story of the famous publisher and his dream to bring a new genre of literature to life. Back in 18th century, when John Newbery was just a lad, there were … Continue reading Balderdash!: John Newbery And The Boisterous Birth Of Children’s Books (Michelle Markel)
Hello, friends! Our book today is In The Middle Of Fall, written by Kevin Henkes and illustrated by Laura Dronzek, a lovely meditation on the magical time of year when nature is filled with the color of fall. There is a time that comes only once a year... a short time between the air growing … Continue reading In The Middle Of Fall (Kevin Henkes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Peep And Egg: I’m Not Taking A Bath, written by Laura Gehl and illustrated by Joyce Wan, a delightful little tale about a stubborn little chick and his patient big sister. After playing in the mud with the pigs, Egg the chick is positively filthy. He needs a bath, … Continue reading Peep And Egg: I’m Not Taking A Bath (Laura Gehl)
Hello friends! Our book today is Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case Of R.B.G. vs. Inequality, written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Stacy Innerst, a picture book biography of the Supreme Court justice’s formative years. Born in Brooklyn to the children of Jewish immigrants, Ruth Bader learned early on that discrimination was a part of … Continue reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case Of R.B.G. vs. Inequality (Jonah Winter)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He’s The Favorite, written by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by Edward Hemingway, a delightfully silly yet sweet tale of a little girl’s loving - yet feuding - pets. Mr. Fuzzbuster and his human girl Lily have been the best of friends forever, ever since he was … Continue reading Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He’s The Favorite (Stacy McAnulty)
The Baby Bookworm 