Hello, friends! Our book today is Mommy's Khimar, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, a lovely story of family and love. A little girl watches her mother closely as the woman affixes her khimar - a flowing scarf that covers her head and hair - with fascination. Her mommy has a whole … Continue reading Mommy’s Khimar (Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Twins by Mike Ciccotello, a silly yet sweet tale of a rather unusual set of siblings. Beings a twin is lots of fun: you always have a pal to play with, someone who knows you better than anyone else, and sometimes people can barely tell you apart! Of course, … Continue reading Twins (Mike Ciccotello)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Scarecrow, written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by The Fan Brothers, a heartwarming tale of friendship and family. A lone scarecrow stands in a field, posted upright in the ground. His presence does its job; deer, foxes, fieldmice and crows (naturally) keep their distance from his ever-vigilant watch. … Continue reading The Scarecrow (Beth Ferry)
Hello, friends! Our book today is King Alice by Matthew Cordell, a delightfully silly slice of life for one very creative little girl and her family. Snowed in yet again, Alice’s daddy wakes up to his rambunctious young daughter who has declared herself King Alice (“You mean... Queen?” “No! KING!”). After suggesting a few less-than-ideal … Continue reading King Alice (Matthew Cordell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Love You Just The Way You Are, written by Rosie Greening and illustrated by James Dillon, a heartwarming look at a parent’s love for their little one. Using a menagerie of parent-and-child animal duos, the rhyming text draws parallels between the misbehaviors and peculiarities of the young animals … Continue reading I Love You Just The Way You Are (Rosie Greening)
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