Hey there, everyone! Today, we read Hiding Phil by Eric Barclay, a sweet and silly story about an elephant named Phil. Three children discover a new friend one day - a derby-hatted elephant named Phil. They invite him to play, and the four friends (plus one dachshund) have a fun day together. However, in the … Continue reading Hiding Phil (Eric Barclay)
Hello! Our book today is Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis, a strange and wonderful look at a very small piece of the world. Spotting a sprout in the ground, "Du iz tak?" one little bug asks of another in their special language (an invented tongue created by Ellis for the book), meaning "What is … Continue reading Du Iz Tak? (Carson Ellis)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the lovely Shy by Deborah Freedman, a gorgeous fable about overcoming fears and shyness. Shy is a very timid sort. He's most comfortable hidden between the pages of a book (this one, to be precise). Still, he dreams of having the courage to explore "a land far away," where … Continue reading Shy (Deborah Freedman)
Hello, everybody! Today, we read How To Read A Story, written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Mark Siegel, an adorable instructional manual for baby bookworms! Step one of how to read a story: find a story to read. And from there, the reader is taken step by step through the process of enjoying a … Continue reading How To Read A Story (Kate Messner)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Barry, The Fish With Fingers by Sue Hendra, a fun and silly story about a very unique fish. Life can be sort of humdrum in the ocean. Sure, all the fish look different, but their fishy lives are a bit dull. That is, until Barry arrives. Barry is a … Continue reading Barry, The Fish With Fingers (Sue Hendra)
