Hello, friends! Sorry we missed you the past few days - we had some family commitments that we couldn’t miss. To make it up to you, we have two special weekend reviews today and tomorrow! Our book today is All You Need, written by Howard Schwartz and illustrated by Jasu Hu, a beautiful ode to … Continue reading All You Need (Howard Schwartz)
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Playing with Lanterns (Wang Yage)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Playing with Lanterns, written by Wang Yage, illustrated by Zhu Chengliang, and translated by Helen Wang, a sweet tale of tradition and celebration. While the first two days of the New Year are delightful in Zhao Di’s snow-covered northern village, she most looks forward to the fifth day, when … Continue reading Playing with Lanterns (Wang Yage)
Friends Are Friends, Forever (Dane Liu)
Hello friends, and Happy New Year! Our first book of 2022 is Friends Are Friends, Forever, written by Dane Liu and illustrated by Lynn Scurfield, a touching tale of tradition, immigration, and friendship. Best friends Dandan and Yueyue are excited to spend another Lunar New Year celebrating their traditions: dumplings, making red paper-cut ice ornaments, … Continue reading Friends Are Friends, Forever (Dane Liu)
Ruby’s Wish (Shirin Yim Bridges)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Ruby's Wish, written by Shirin Yim Bridges and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, the true story of a girl and her thirst for education. In a big house in China, a long time ago, there lived an enormous family. The patriarch had taken many wives and had many children, who married … Continue reading Ruby’s Wish (Shirin Yim Bridges)
