Hello, friends! Our book today is Let’s Do Everything and Nothing by Julia Kuo, a gorgeous meditation on the simple pleasures of spending time together. A mother and young daughter embark on a series of adventures together, ranging from the mundane to the extraordinary. Whether climbing mountain peaks, swimming in the ocean’s depths, or simply … Continue reading Let’s Do Everything and Nothing (Julia Kuo)
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The Happiest Kid (Sarah Bagley Steele)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Happiest Kid, written by Sarah Bagley Steele and illustrated by Elsa Pui Si Lo and Clarice Yunyi Cai, a compelling story about expressing our feelings. Little Sally is well-known by friends and family for being the happiest kid in the world. Each day, she greets the sun with … Continue reading The Happiest Kid (Sarah Bagley Steele)
Five Little Leprechauns (Jeffrey Burton)
Hello friends, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Our book today is Five Little Leprechauns, written by Jeffrey Burton and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, a festive twist on a classic tale. A leprechaun-themed retelling of the “Five Little Monkeys” nursery rhyme, this short tale follows five flame-haired and emerald-attired young leprechauns as they get into mischief … Continue reading Five Little Leprechauns (Jeffrey Burton)
Harriet’s Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds (Joy McCullough)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Harriet’s Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds, written by Joy McCullough and illustrated by Romina Galotta, the tale of a unique avian activist. Harriet Lawrence Hemenway, a young socialite in 1890’s Boston, was a fan of lovely hats. She, like many other women of the time, … Continue reading Harriet’s Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds (Joy McCullough)
The Most Important Thing (Antonella Abbatiello)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Most Important Thing by Antonella Abbatiello, translated by Angus Yuen-Killick, a sweet and simple tale of celebrating differences. One day, a group of animal friends are having a rather loud discussion over whose distinctive features are the “most important.” Rabbit insists that it’s long ears, while hedgehog is … Continue reading The Most Important Thing (Antonella Abbatiello)
