With many schools closed this week due to the winter storm, it’s likely that quite a few caregivers are hearing the dreaded words of cabin-fevered kids: “I’m BOOOOORED!” Rita, the highly relatable protagonist of Bored by Felicita Sala, knows that feeling all too well! She is practically catatonically bored and can’t think of a single … Continue reading BORED (Felicita Sala)
Like many families, creativity can get a little messy at our house! However, we love to make art and appreciate the beautiful art of others. After all, that’s one of the best parts of getting lost in an illustrated children’s book: the worlds that artists create using only a few art supplies and their imagination. … Continue reading Illustrations of Creativity with Candlewick Press
On a day designed to celebrate creative expression, we wanted to spotlight a few favorite books about creativity that we’ve been super into lately! To start, Sometimes You Find a Dragon by Viviane Schwarz is a warm and wonderful ode to creative inspiration. Encouraging readers of all ages to find the hidden dragons of the … Continue reading Happy International Artists Day!
Hello, friends! Our book today is The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan, written by Channing Tatum and illustrated by Kim Barnes, second in the duo’s Sparkella series. With two hours to go until Ella - better known as Sparkella - is having her new friend Tam over for a sleepover, it’s time to … Continue reading The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan (Channing Tatum)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Grace and Box, written by Kim Howard and illustrated by Megan Lötter, a sweet story of an unusual friendship. “The day the new refrigerator came, Grace got Box.” Grace’s new pal is a master of imagination and disguise - one day, he’s a rocketship; another day, he’s a tent. … Continue reading Grace and Box (Kim Howard)
The Baby Bookworm 