Hello, friends! Our book today is Hibernate With Me, written by Benjamin Scheuer and illustrated by Jemima Williams, a sweet look at that special person who makes us feel safe and loved. Following the lyrics of Scheuer’s song of the same name, two bears (neither their genders nor specific familial relationship is defined) spend their … Continue reading Hibernate With Me (Benjamin Scheuer & Jemima Williams)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Always Will by Michael C. Kelly, a heartfelt ode from a parent to their little one. From their first breath onward, each child has many memorable milestones. And while they may not remember them all themselves, their parents do: the first hug, first kiss, first night home. Each … Continue reading I Always Will (Michael C. Kelly)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall - a beautiful, understated look at the life of a lighthouse and the family that inhabits it. On a tiny rock island at the edge of the world, a beautiful lighthouse was built to last forever, the light welcoming seafarers with a “Hello! Hello! … Continue reading Hello Lighthouse (Sophie Blackall)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Drawn Together, written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat, a heartwarming family tale of language, culture, and love. The story opens in largely silent comic book-style panels, as we see a boy being dropped off for a visit with his grandfather. Lacking a common language, the two … Continue reading Drawn Together (Minh Lê & Dan Santat)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Love, Z by Jessie Sima! Little robot Z is out exploring when he finds a bottle with a note inside. Most of the writing is illegible, but he can read the signature: “Love, Beatrice”. When his fellow robots tuck him in for the night, he asks what the meaning … Continue reading Love, Z (Jessie Sima)
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