Hello, friends! Today, we’re reviewing Aliens Get The Sniffles Too! Ahhh-Choo!, written by Katy S. Duffield and illustrated by K. G. Campbell, the tale of a little alien with a nasty cold. Little Alien has a terrible bug: both of his throats are scratchy, his three noses are stuffy, and all five of his ears … Continue reading Aliens Get The Sniffles Too! Ahhh-Choo! (Katy S. Duffield)
Hello, friends! Our book today is We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio, a story about feeling different and showing kindness. inspired by the characters of Palacio’s YA novel Wonder. On the inside, Auggie feels like any other kid. He rides his bike, eats ice cream, and plays with his dog Daisy. However, Auggie doesn’t look … Continue reading We’re All Wonders (R.J. Palacio)
Hello friends! Our book today is Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, a touching tale of kindness. In a small shop, a shy young woman makes the loveliest hats in the world, each meticulously crafted to fit its owner’s look and personality. Each day, Madame Chapeau makes her … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau (Andrea Beaty)
Hello, friends! Today’s book is Dad And The Dinosaur, written by Gennifer Choldenko and illustrated by Dan Santat, a poignant story about fear, courage, and the bond between fathers and sons. Nicholas is afraid of some things: the dark, the bushes where the big bugs live, the world under the manhole covers, even the opposing … Continue reading Dad And The Dinosaur (Gennifer Choldenko)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Cinnamon, written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Divya Srinivasan, a dark, mysterious, and marvelous fable, written in 1995 by Gaiman and previously only available in audiobook form. Cinnamon is a beautiful princess who lives with her mother and father, the Rajah and Rani, in a land where everything … Continue reading Cinnamon (Neil Gaiman)
