Hello, friends! Our book today is What If Everybody Thought That?, written by Ellen Javernick and illustrated by Colleen Madden, a look at the perils of making assumptions based on appearances. Third in the pair’s series about bullying and discrimination, the reader is introduced to various scenarios in which a child who is different (a … Continue reading What If Everybody Thought That? (Ellen Javernick)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Spiky, written and illustrated by Ilaria Guarducci and translated by Laura Watkinson, the tale of a troublesome creature. Spiky is aptly named; for one, he is covered in sharp spikes, and for another, he is as nasty as can be. He spends his days roaming the forest and terrorizing … Continue reading Spiky (Ilaria Guarducci)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, a sweet tale of the joys of being unique. When Chrysanthemum was born, her parents chose a name that encapsulated everything they felt about her, that she was precious and priceless and beautiful and fascinating. As she grew, Chrysanthemum loved her name - the way … Continue reading Chrysanthemum (Kevin Henkes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About A Simple Act Of Kindness by Kerascoët, a story of the power of empathy and compassion. Using only pictures, we meet Vanessa, a new girl at school. She is shy, reserved and hesitant around her more boisterous and familiar classmates. When school … Continue reading I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About A Simple Act Of Kindness (Kerascoët)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What Happens Next, written by Susan Hughes and illustrated by Carey Sookocheff, a thoughtful story on bullying. The unnamed protagonist (also cleverly portrayed as genderless) lays things out in a matter-of-fact way: “Why I Don’t Want To Go To School Today: Bully B.” Bully B. is a mean girl … Continue reading What Happens Next (Susan Hughes)
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