Hello, friends! Today's book is Iggy Peck, Architect, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, a tale about the importance of fostering passion and creativity. Ignacious "Iggy" Peck builds his first building at age two: a towering skyscraper of glue and diapers (used). And despite his unusual choices of medium, such as food … Continue reading Iggy Peck, Architect (Andrea Beaty)
Hello, everybody! Today's book is Baby Happy, Baby Sad by Leslie Patricelli, a simple yet fun board book that explores the two titular emotions. With adorable and sometimes quite funny illustrations, the reader is shown a baby's happiness and sadness through clear and relatable situations, and using only the text "Baby happy" and "Baby sad." … Continue reading Baby Happy, Baby Sad (Leslie Patricelli)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Please Bring Balloons by Lindsay Ward, an absolutely lovely story of a girl, a polar bear, and a wonderful adventure. One day at the carousel, Emma notices a folded note peeking out of the saddle of the polar bear:. "Please bring balloons" it reads, in text and doodle. While Emma … Continue reading Please Bring Balloons (Lindsay Ward)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Stella Brings The Family, written by Miriam B. Schiffer and illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown, a positively lovely story about family and the many shapes and sizes it comes in. At school, Stella's teacher announces that the class will be having a Mother's Day celebration, and the kids are excited. Everyone … Continue reading Stella Brings The Family (Miriam B. Schiffer)
Hello, friends! Today, we read The Black Rabbit by Philippa Leathers, a story about a bunny who faces an unusual foe. White Rabbit is being followed! It seems that no matter where he turns, a great black bunny appears right behind him! It follows him across the fields and through the river, always just behind. … Continue reading The Black Rabbit (Philippa Leathers)
