Hello, everybody! For today, we thought we'd review a classic: Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, a timeless story of perseverance, loyalty, and kindness. Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have traveled the country together, digging canals, mountain railroads, highways, and basements for the tallest skyscrapers in the … Continue reading Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton)
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Stella Brings The Family (Miriam B. Schiffer)
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)
Dinosaur Kisses (David Ezra Stein)
Hello, everybody! Our book today is Dinosaur Kisses by David Ezra Stein, a wonderfully funny book about a little dinosaur's quest for kisses. Dinah the dinosaur hatches from her egg, excited and ready to explore all the new things to see and do. She finds that she can STOMP! and CHOMP! and WHOMP! with natural … Continue reading Dinosaur Kisses (David Ezra Stein)
The Black Rabbit (Philippa Leathers)
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)
When The World Is Dreaming (Rita Gray)
Hello friends, and Happy Earth Day! Today's book is When The World Is Dreaming, written by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak, a soothing bedtime book that asks an age-old question: what do animals dream of? A Little Dreamer wanders home through the woods near dusk, watching the animals bed down in their nests … Continue reading When The World Is Dreaming (Rita Gray)
