Hello, friends! Our book today is Piper and Purpa Forever!, written by Susan Lendroth and illustrated by Olivia Feng, a sweet story of growing up and coping with change. From the moment Piper saw the knit purple sweater in the box of hand-me-downs, she fell in love - before she could even pronounce the word … Continue reading Piper and Purpa Forever! (Susan Lendroth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Perfect Party, written by Laurel P. Jackson and illustrated by Hélène Baum-Owoyele, a raucous tale of diversity and inclusivity. It’s Little Robin’s birthday, and all his animal friends have turned out to make his party something special. The perfect party requires the perfect music and food, right? But … Continue reading The Perfect Party (Laurel P. Jackson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution, written by Diane Stanley and illustrated by Jessie Hartland, a look at one of the innovators behind the farm-to-table movement. As a child, Alice’s family had a garden in the warm months that provided them with fresh produce - fruits and veggies … Continue reading Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution (Diane Stanley)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera, an absolutely gorgeous ode to the special moments between mother and daughter. As a little girl descends the stairs, she is greeted warmly by her mother; they are the only two awake yet, and Papa and brother Luca are still asleep. The … Continue reading Me & Mama (Cozbi A. Cabrera)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Who Is It, Whoodini?, written by Roman Yasiejko and illustrated by Gustavo Ramos, a playful pastoral tale of a mysterious discovery. One day, two owls’ teatime is disrupted by a larger, colorful bird crashing into a nearby tree. Whoodini, a deerstalker-and-cape-clad owl, and her trusty pal Cahoots are on … Continue reading Who Is It, Whoodini? (Roman Yasiejko)
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