Hello, friends! Our book today is World So Wide, written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Kate Alizadeh, a tender ode to new families and the joy of welcoming a baby. Somewhere in the world so wide, there is a person who is the youngest person alive - and once upon a time, it was … Continue reading World So Wide (Alison McGhee)
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Friday Night Wrestlefest (J. F. Fox)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Friday Night Wrestlefest, written by J. F. Fox and illustrated by Micah Player, a hilarious account of one family’s unique weekly tradition. Friday night, ladies and gents! School’s out, the pizza’s been eaten, and now it’s time for the main event: WRESTLEFEST - BATTLE TO THE BEDTIME! Tonight, It’s … Continue reading Friday Night Wrestlefest (J. F. Fox)
Green On Green (Dianne White)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Green On Green, written by Dianne White and illustrated by Felicita Sala, a lovely meditation on color, the seasons, and family. As the seasons change around a quiet country home near the shore, the family that lives there - a father, mother, and son, along with their dog and … Continue reading Green On Green (Dianne White)
Remarkables (Lisa Mantchev)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Remarkables, written by Lisa Mantchev and illustrated by David Litchfield, a magical tale of the families we make. Going for a dive in the sea, a child happens upon a mermaid. The two become fast friends, sharing laughs and stories, and the mermaid shows the child the underwater kingdom … Continue reading Remarkables (Lisa Mantchev)
Saturday (Oge Mora)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Saturday by Oge Mora, a heartwarming story of mother and daughter. Saturdays are Ava’s favorite day; her mother works every other day of the week, so Saturdays are just for the two of them. They even have their weekly ritual all planned out: first, go to the library for … Continue reading Saturday (Oge Mora)
