Hello, friends! Our book today is Lilly Lou Makes A Friend, written by Mike Murphy and illustrated by Jonathan Hoefer, a story of a very unusual visitor. Lilly Lou lives on a small farm in Missouri, with her mother and father (Mr. & Mrs. Lou) and their collection of animals. One night, a mysterious craft … Continue reading Lilly Lou Makes A Friend (Mike Murphy)
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)
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