Hello, everyone! Our book today is One Little Two Little Three Little Children, written by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Mary Lundquist, a light and charming exploration of families in all their forms. Using the cadence of the classic children's rhyme, the text leads the reader through a singsong journey of children, mommies, daddies, and … Continue reading One Little Two Little Three Little Children (Kelly DiPucchio)
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The Bear And The Piano (David Litchfield)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read The Bear And The Piano by David Litchfield, a gorgeous and touching fable about the courage it takes to leave home, and the courage it can take to return. A young bear, wandering through the woods of his home, finds a piano in a clearing. It's large and wooden and … Continue reading The Bear And The Piano (David Litchfield)
Leave Me Alone! (Vera Brosgol)
Hello, friends! Today, we read a lovely book called Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol, a clever yet sentimental book that shows why everyone needs some alone time. A little old grandmother lives in the forest in a small house - but with a BIG family. With winter approaching, she has some very serious knitting … Continue reading Leave Me Alone! (Vera Brosgol)
The Perfect Thanksgiving (Eileen Spinelli)
Fall Festivities Week, Day 4: Happy Thanksgiving, friends! In the spirit of Turkey Day, our book for the day was The Perfect Thanksgiving, written by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi, a very sweet book about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Abigail Archer's family has perfect Thanksgivings. Their turkey is golden brown, their napkins … Continue reading The Perfect Thanksgiving (Eileen Spinelli)
Hoot And Peep (Lita Judge)
Hello, everyone! It's been an overwhelming day for many of us, so it was nice for JJ and I to take a moment to enjoy a book together. Today, we read Hoot And Peep by Lita Judge, a story about an owl learning to love his little sister for all her differences. Hoot is very … Continue reading Hoot And Peep (Lita Judge)
