Hello, friends! Our book today is All The Ways To Be Smart, written by Davina Bell and illustrated by Allison Colpoys, a delightful ode to different types of intelligence. Being smart is more than just one thing; it’s not just being good at taking tests or doing math or getting good grades in school. No, … Continue reading All The Ways To Be Smart (Davina Bell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When Pencil Met Eraser, written by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and illustrated by Germán Blanco. There once was a pencil who loved to draw. His art was bold, well-shaded, and full of intricate detail. There was also once an eraser; he loved to create art as … Continue reading When Pencil Met Eraser (Karen Kilpatrick & Luis O. Ramos, Jr.)
Hello, friends! Our book today is There's Only One You, written by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook, and illustrated by Rosie Butcher, a lovely celebration of diversity. As a young red-headed girl gets dressed, the unseen narrator opens with a universal truth: you are unique! There is only one of you in the whole universe. … Continue reading There’s Only One You (Kathryn Heling & Deborah Hembrook)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Love, written by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, an ode to ways of feeling and expressing love. What is love? What does it look like? Like a fancy meal or a designer card? Is it expensive gifts or fancy dinners? What do we mean when we say … Continue reading Love (Stacy McAnulty)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Polar Bear Island, written by Lindsay Bonilla and illustrated by Cinta Villalobos, a wonderful story about the importance of community diversity. Polar Bear Island, overseen by stodgy mayor Parker, is quiet and peaceful - and Parker intends to keep it that way, chiefly by not allowing anyone other then … Continue reading Polar Bear Island (Lindsay Bonilla)
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