Hello, everyone! Today, we read Lionheart by Richard Collingridge, a gorgeously illustrated and wonderfully dreamlike story about finding courage, both from one's friends and within oneself. Richard is in his bedroom one night with his best friend, his stuffed Lionheart, when he first sees it. But it can't be real - monsters aren't truly real... … Continue reading Lionheart (Richard Collingridge)
Tag: bravery
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)
What Do You Do With A Problem? (Kobi Yamada)
Hello friends! Sorry for the late update, but here we are with another lovely book: What Do You Do With A Problem? written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom. A boy finds that he has a problem. His problem follows him like a dark cloud wherever goes: he cannot hide from it or … Continue reading What Do You Do With A Problem? (Kobi Yamada)
How To Find Gold (Viviane Schwarz)
Hello friends! Today, we read How To Find Gold by Viviane Schwarz, a cute little tale about a girl, her crocodile, and a hidden treasure. Anna and her crocodile friend decide that they want to do something dangerous and difficult. "Let's find gold!" suggests Anna, and they set about preparing to find gold. First, they … Continue reading How To Find Gold (Viviane Schwarz)
Splashdance (Liz Starin)
Summer Reading Day 81: Hi, everyone! Ms. J was having a tough time today with toothaches, but she was still excited to read her story, Splashdance by Liz Starin. In Splashdance, a polar bear named Ursula is practicing diligently for a water ballet with her partner, until one day she arrives to find that the … Continue reading Splashdance (Liz Starin)
