Hello, everybody! For today, we thought we'd review a classic: Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, a timeless story of perseverance, loyalty, and kindness. Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have traveled the country together, digging canals, mountain railroads, highways, and basements for the tallest skyscrapers in the … Continue reading Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton)
Tag: friendship
The Story Of Fish And Snail (Deborah Freedman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Story Of Fish And Snail by Deborah Freedman, a lovely tale about friendship and compromise between two unusual friends. Fish and Snail live together in their book, and are the best of friends. Every day, Fish goes out to explore the other books, but Snail prefers to wait … Continue reading The Story Of Fish And Snail (Deborah Freedman)
The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon (A. N. Kang)
Hello, everybody! Today, we read The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon by A. N. Kang, a funny and charming fable about a lighter-than-air kitty. Papillon is a big kitty: not fat, but very fluffy. In fact, he is so fluffy, he will float right up in the air if something is not tethering him down. One … Continue reading The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon (A. N. Kang)
The Invisible Boy (Trudy Ludwig)
Hello, everybody! Our book today is The Invisible Boy, written by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Patrice Barton, the story of a shy little boy making a new friend. At school, Brian seems to be invisible: no one ever picks him for their team, they don't invite him to parties, even his teacher forgets about … Continue reading The Invisible Boy (Trudy Ludwig)
Buddy And The Bunnies In: Don’t Play With Your Food! (Bob Shea)
Hello, everyone! Today's book is Buddy And The Bunnies In: Don't Play With Your Food! by Bob Shea, a very funny tale of unlikely friendship. Buddy is a fearsome monster on the hunt for a snack. When he finds a field full of frolicking bunnies, he thinks he's found the perfect treat. The bunnies plead … Continue reading Buddy And The Bunnies In: Don’t Play With Your Food! (Bob Shea)
