Hello, everyone! Today's book is the modern classic The Stray Dog by Marc Simont, based on a true story by Reiko Sassa. It's a wonderfully sweet tale about a little dog and the family who decide to give him a home. A family is out for a picnic one day when a little dog wanders … Continue reading The Stray Dog (Marc Simont)
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President Squid (Aaron Reynolds)
Hello, friends! Today, we read President Squid, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Sara Varon, the tale of a squid who knows what he wants: to be the president of the United States! Squid is positive that he deserves to be president. He even has a top five list of reasons why, such as … Continue reading President Squid (Aaron Reynolds)
Everyone (Christopher Silas Neal)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Everyone by Christopher Silas Neal, a fantastic book about feelings and why it's okay to have them. Everyone gets happy. Everyone gets sad, too. And everyone will cry, on occasion. Everyone has felt frustrated, anxious, or scared, or even like singing! So no matter how you feel or how … Continue reading Everyone (Christopher Silas Neal)
Lion Lessons (Jon Agee)
Hello, friends! Today, JJ and Mr. Dinosaur read Lion Lessons by Jon Agee, a silly story about a little boy proving that he has what it takes to be a lion. Learning how to be a good lion is a seven step process, an unfortunately, the narrator is having a bit of trouble with all … Continue reading Lion Lessons (Jon Agee)
Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth (Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes)
Hello, everyone! Well, we're back home, but JJ managed to catch a nasty cold while we visited her grandparents. Fortunately, a good book can be a nice remedy, so today we read Ganesha's Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes. This is a fantastic retelling of how the god Ganesha helped to write the … Continue reading Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth (Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes)
