Hello, friends! Our book today is Noni the Pony Counts to a Million by Alison Lester, a simple and sweet counting book from the Noni the Pony series. Starting from a simple count of the numbers one to ten, then expanding to concepts of dozens, hundreds, thousands, and millions, the reader follows Noni the pony … Continue reading Noni the Pony Counts to a Million (Alison Lester)
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This Book is My Best Friend (Robin Robinson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson, a moving tale of friendship and the power of books and reading. Two children - unnamed in the story but identified as Sunny and Aarush on the front flap - meet unexpectedly as they reach for the same picture book … Continue reading This Book is My Best Friend (Robin Robinson)
Jessie: Queen of the Road (Lindsay Ward)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Jessie: Queen of the Road by Lindsay Ward, a loving yet misguided tribute to female motorcyclists of the early 20th century. Zipping through the busy streets of New York brings Jessie joy, but it’s tough being the only female motorcycle on the streets, especially when the boy motorcycles are … Continue reading Jessie: Queen of the Road (Lindsay Ward)
Turkey’s Valentine Surprise (Wendi Silvano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Turkey’s Valentine Surprise, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, a pun-filled story of secret admirers and wild disguises. After receiving a delightful valentine from a surreptitious source, Turkey is inspired to dress in disguise and present his friends with mysterious missives of their own. Yet while … Continue reading Turkey’s Valentine Surprise (Wendi Silvano)
Wally the World’s Greatest Piano-Playing Wombat (Ratha Tep & Camilla Pintonato)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Wally the World’s Greatest Piano-Playing Wombat by Ratha Tep and Camilla Pintonato, a humorous and heartwarming take on competitive proficiency. Nothing brings Wally Wombat more joy than playing the piano, and he delights in practicing every day under the eucalyptus tree. He’s practiced so much that he was the … Continue reading Wally the World’s Greatest Piano-Playing Wombat (Ratha Tep & Camilla Pintonato)
