Hello, friends! Our book today is One More Hug, written by Megan Alexander and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, an ode to the special bond between mothers and sons. In this sentimental tale, a mother reflects fondly on several significant moments in her oldest son’s childhood. From waiting for the first bus to school, playing pretend … Continue reading One More Hug (Megan Alexander)
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Little Bear And His Chair (Claressa Swensen)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Bear And His Chair, written by Claressa Swensen and illustrated by Alena Paklina, a sweet tale about the benefits of sharing. Little Bear has a favorite chair, a special place where he likes to sit, relax, and feel calm. In fact, he loves his chair so much that … Continue reading Little Bear And His Chair (Claressa Swensen)
Mommy’s Khimar (Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow)
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)
Twins (Mike Ciccotello)
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)
The Scarecrow (Beth Ferry)
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)
