Hello, friends! Our book today is Do Doodlebugs Doodle?: Amazing Insect Facts, written by Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig and illustrated by Ellen Shi, a fun look at insects and what inspires their often curious names. Do dragonflies breathe fire? Do booklice have library cards? Do yellowjackets wear yellow jackets? These are the whimsical questions … Continue reading Do Doodlebugs Doodle?: Amazing Insect Facts (Corinne Demas & Artemis Roehrig)
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Albie Newton (Josh Funk)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Albie Newton, written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Ester Garay, the story of a boy genius and his classmates learning how to be friends. Albie isn’t quite like other kids. When he learned his numbers, he cried because he couldn’t count to infinity. He likes to learn a … Continue reading Albie Newton (Josh Funk)
The Lumberjack’s Beard (Duncan Beedie)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Lumberjack’s Beard by Duncan Beedie, a funny yet sweet story of friendship and conservation. Jim Hickory the lumberjack lives a simple life, following a comfortable routine. Each morning he wakes, limbers up (limbering is important for lumbering, you see), then eats a tall stack of delicious pancakes. Then … Continue reading The Lumberjack’s Beard (Duncan Beedie)
The New Arrival (Vanya Nastanlieva)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The New Arrival by Vanya Nastanlieva, an adorable woodland tale of making new friends. Sam the hedgehog has set off on his own to find a new home in a new part of the forest. He manages to snag a cozy little hollow tree, but there’s one problem: try … Continue reading The New Arrival (Vanya Nastanlieva)
But The Bear Came Back (Tammi Sauer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is But The Bear Came Back, written by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Dan Taylor, the story of a reluctant friendship. A boy is reading at home when there is a knock on the door: a bear has arrived, suitcase in hand. The boy politely turns the bear away, and … Continue reading But The Bear Came Back (Tammi Sauer)
