Hello, friends! Our book today is La La La, written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Jaime Kim, a stunning story of loneliness, hope, and the power of song. A little girl sits alone in her blank white home. She sings aloud to herself (“La la la!”), then tries to call out to others with … Continue reading La La La (Kate DiCamillo)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Yawning Yoga, written by Laurie Jordan and illustrated by Diana Mayo, a fantastic instructional yoga picture book for children. Yawning Yoga is a wonderful way for busy little bodies to wind down their days; it can help you quiet your mind, relax your body, and prepare yourself for restful … Continue reading Yawning Yoga (Laurie Jordan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Antlered Ship, written by Dashka Slater and illustrated by The Fan Brothers, a beautiful tale of curiosity, friendship, and finding where you belong. Marco the fox is filled with big questions, like “why do some songs make you happy and others make you sad?” and “how deep does … Continue reading The Antlered Ship (Dashka Slater)
Hello, friends! As most of you know, tomorrow begins Black History Month, a time to focus on the importance of black Americans to our history, culture and identity as a nation. We'll be taking time all this month to read and review books that celebrate black history, important figures, and black culture, and we encourage … Continue reading Top 5: Black History Month
Hello, friends! Our book today is Windows, written by Julia Denos and illustrated by E.B. Goodale, a lovely twilight meditation on people and community. When you look at your window as the sun goes down, at just the right time, you will begin to see a light show coming to life. As the dark of … Continue reading Windows (Julia Denos)
