Hello, friends! Our book today is How Do You Care For A Very Sick Bear?, written by Vanessa Bayer and illustrated by Rosie Butcher, a tender look at how children can help a friend with a serious illness. The story opens on two bear cubs, both with traditionally female attributes, frolicking together as they play. … Continue reading How Do You Care For A Very Sick Bear? (Vanessa Bayer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bolivar by Sean Rubin, a phenomenal modern fairy tale of a dinosaur in the big city. Young Sybil, a school-age girl living in a New York brownstone apartment, has quite the dilemma. You see, despite numerous attempts, she can’t convince anyone in her life that her next door neighbor … Continue reading Bolivar (Sean Rubin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ten Clever Ninjas, written by Sarah Floyd and illustrated by Marcin Bruchnalski, a playful counting book that follows the friendship of ten young martial artists. One clever ninja wakes up in his room, finding a note from his mom to him and his brother, asking for some quiet time … Continue reading Ten Clever Ninjas (Sarah Floyd)
Hello, friends! Our book today is We Are (Not) Friends, written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant, a sweet look at growing friendships. The two bears (Big Brown and Small Purple) from the previous Kang/Weyant books are back, getting dressed up for playtime, when a blue bunny pops in and asks if he … Continue reading We Are (Not) Friends (Anna Kang)
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)
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