Hello, friends! Our book today is You Are A Beautiful Beginning, written by Nina Laden and illustrated by Kelsey Garrett-Riley, a colorful and self-affirming fantasy tale. A group of three friends venture out into their neighboring forest one day, intent on building a very special project together. As the children gather supplies, consult plans, and … Continue reading You Are A Beautiful Beginning (Nina Laden)
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Our Favorite Day of the Year (A. E. Ali)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Our Favorite Day of the Year, written by A. E. Ali and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell, a lovely tale of friendship and diversity. On the first day of kindergarten, Ms. Gupta tells the class that by the end of the year, they will become close friends with their … Continue reading Our Favorite Day of the Year (A. E. Ali)
Kat And Juju (Kataneh Vahdani)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Kat And Juju by Kataneh Vahdani, a sweet tale about how friendship can help us overcome our fears. Kat likes to do things her own way: she colors inside the lines, whispers her secrets to trees, and quietly finds beauty in places that others seem to overlook. She’s happy … Continue reading Kat And Juju (Kataneh Vahdani)
Paper Planes (Jim Helmore & Richard Jones)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Paper Planes by Jim Helmore & Richard Jones, a touching story of enduring friendship. Mia and Ben are best friends. They grew up next door to each other on the shore of a great, wide lake. They share everything, especially their greatest passion: aeronautics. Making paper and model planes, … Continue reading Paper Planes (Jim Helmore & Richard Jones)
Lost For Words (Natalie Russell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lost For Words by Natalie Russell, an adorable tale about the talents that make us special. Tapir is flummoxed. He has a brand new notebook with fresh blank pages and a new set of sharpened pencils at the ready. Yet when he sets pencil to paper, he cannot think … Continue reading Lost For Words (Natalie Russell)
