Hello, friends! Our book today is Dodos Are Not Extinct! by Paddy Donnelly, a humorous look at the secret lives of extinct (or are they?) creatures. They are many famous creatures that have gone extinct over time: dodos, quaggas, great auks, Irish elk. But wait, did they? Little do us humans know, these animals are … Continue reading Dodos Are Not Extinct! (Paddy Donnelly)
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The Very First You (Scott Stuart)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Very First You by Scott Stuart, a joyful celebration of individuality. In the history of time, there has never been a you - you are the very first you! That makes everything about you special: your laugh, your look, your ideas, and your heart. And because everything about … Continue reading The Very First You (Scott Stuart)
The Story Blanket (Ferida Wolff & Harriet May Savitz)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Story Blanket, written by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz, and illustrated by Elena Odriozola, a tale of generosity and community. In a small village in the snow-covered mountains - the nation is not identified, but context clues suggest somewhere in Eastern Europe - there lives an old … Continue reading The Story Blanket (Ferida Wolff & Harriet May Savitz)
Bold Words From Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World (Dr. Tamara Pizzoli)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bold Words From Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World, written by Dr. Tamara Pizzoli and illustrated by Monica Ahanonu, a gorgeous collection of black female icons and their wise words. “To say that in order to be accepted we must be … Continue reading Bold Words From Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World (Dr. Tamara Pizzoli)
Chameleon Can Be (Carolina Farías)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Chameleon Can Be by Carolina Farías, a charming tale celebrating self-identity and uniqueness. One day, Chameleon decides that they want to look at the world from a different perspective. Enlisting the help of a friendly trio of a friends - a frog, a bumblebee, and a beetle - the … Continue reading Chameleon Can Be (Carolina Farías)
