Hello, friends! Our book today is Best Test by Pippa Goodhart and Anna Doherty, a sweet story of competition and friendship. After finding a big, juicy strawberry, a group of animal friends argue over who should be the one to get it. And while the general consensus is that the fruit should go to the … Continue reading Best Test (Pippa Goodhart & Anna Doherty)
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Yuna’s Cardboard Castles (Marie Tang)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Yuna’s Cardboard Castles, written by Marie Tang and illustrated by Jieting Chen, a sweet story of immigration and forming friendships through creativity and play. Yuna is nervous when her parents pack up all their things and move the family to a new country; she is met with more nerves … Continue reading Yuna’s Cardboard Castles (Marie Tang)
A Sweet New Year for Ren (Michelle Sterling)
Hello friends, and Happy Year of the Rabbit! To celebrate, we have a special weekend review for you: A Sweet New Year for Ren, written by Michelle Sterling and illustrated by Dung Ho, a wonderful tale of family, tradition, and growing up. Young Ren wakes with a heart full of excitement - Lunar New Year … Continue reading A Sweet New Year for Ren (Michelle Sterling)
When You Open a Book (Caroline Derlatka)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When You Open a Book, written by Caroline Derlatka and illustrated by Sara Ugolotti, an inspiring adventure through the worlds of wonder one can find between the pages of books. Cracking open the cover of a book, the two unnamed child protagonists find themselves whisked away to worlds of … Continue reading When You Open a Book (Caroline Derlatka)
I Don’t Care (Julie Fogliano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Don’t Care, written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal, a tale of friendship transcending differences. At first, the two unnamed child characters are clear that they don’t much care what the other thinks of their appearance. They don’t care what the other thinks … Continue reading I Don’t Care (Julie Fogliano)
