Hello, friends! Our book today is Fly, written by Brittany J. Thurman and illustrated by Anna Cunha, a joyful tale of a little girl ready to show the world what she’s made of. On Africa’s inner arm is a birthmark in the shape of her name. It inspires and guides her; today it leads her … Continue reading Fly (Brittany J. Thurman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Cat Dog by Mem Fox and Mark Teague, a seemingly-simple yet surprisingly intriguing look at narratives and point of view. There are two things the reader can be sure of: 1) there is a dog in this book, and b) there is a cat in this book. Beyond that, … Continue reading Cat Dog (Mem Fox & Mark Teague)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Snow Angel, Sand Angel, written by Lois-Ann Yamanaka and illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky, a unique twist on the concept of “the grass is always greener”. Claire has lived her entire life, like her father and grandfather, on the Big Island of Hawai’i; yet what would be considered a paradise … Continue reading Snow Angel, Sand Angel (Lois-Ann Yamanaka)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Grandma’s Photos, written by Özge Bahar Sunar, illustrated by Senta Urgan, and translated by Amy Marie Spangler, a bittersweet look at aging, loss, and memory. Ali’s grandmother seems confused sometimes; her eyes and ears aren’t as sharp as they once were, she needs help during meals, and she … Continue reading My Grandma’s Photos (Özge Bahar Sunar)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Strut, Baby, Strut, written by Amika Kroll and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, a delightful board book that celebrates female confidence, drive, and friendship. From their first days, girls are on the move. Baby shimmies and scoots turn into toddler skips and jumps, to big kid runs, leaps, and explorations. … Continue reading Strut, Baby, Strut (Amika Kroll)
The Baby Bookworm 