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!
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The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan (Channing Tatum)
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)
Grace and Box (Kim Howard)
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)
When I Draw A Panda (Amy June Bates)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When I Draw A Panda by Amy June Bates, a delightful tale of imagination, creativity, and expression. A girl in white overalls and messy bun introduces herself to the reader as simply as possible: “I love to draw,” she states, gazing at a blank chalkboard wall with excitement. However, … Continue reading When I Draw A Panda (Amy June Bates)
Lost For Words (Natalie Russell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lost For Words by Natalie Russell, an adorable tale about the talents that make us special. Tapir is flummoxed. He has a brand new notebook with fresh blank pages and a new set of sharpened pencils at the ready. Yet when he sets pencil to paper, he cannot think … Continue reading Lost For Words (Natalie Russell)
