Hello, friends! Our book today is The Katha Chest, written by Radhiah Chowdhury and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu, a powerful look at family, history and courage. Exploring her Nanu’s home is always a treasure trove of wonders for Asiya, but no treasure is more exciting than the katha chest. Made from the fabric of saris … Continue reading The Katha Chest (Radhiah Chowdhury)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera, an absolutely gorgeous ode to the special moments between mother and daughter. As a little girl descends the stairs, she is greeted warmly by her mother; they are the only two awake yet, and Papa and brother Luca are still asleep. The … Continue reading Me & Mama (Cozbi A. Cabrera)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Heart Grows, written by Jeffrey Burton and illustrated by Joanne Liu, a sweet board book about the bond between caregivers and their little ones. First, a heart beats for one; but when that one heart welcomes a child into their life, it beats for two and just keeps … Continue reading My Heart Grows (Jeffrey Burton)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Robin Robin, written by Dan Ojari and Mikey Please, and illustrated by Briony May Smith, an adorable picture book retelling of the new holiday Netflix special of the same name. When little Robin’s egg is found by a family of mice, they decide to raise the little bird as … Continue reading Robin Robin (Dan Ojari & Mikey Please)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Secret of the Magic Pearl, written by Elisa Sabatinelli and illustrated by Iacopo Bruno, a stunning chapter book about courage, family, and the sea. Young Hector lives in a small seaside town in Italy, one that is not particularly noteworthy to the outside world, but to Hector, is … Continue reading The Secret of the Magic Pearl (Elisa Sabatinelli)
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