Hello, friends! Our book today is Extraordinary Ordinary Ella, written by Amber Hendricks, and illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell, a fantastic story of kindness. Ella has an issue. Everyone she knows is talented at something: her sister Carmen is a graceful dancer, her cousin Kenji is a virtuoso pianist, her best friend Maria is a … Continue reading Extraordinary Ordinary Ella (Amber Hendricks)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Sunny Adventure, written by Ira Alice and illustrated by Elena Teplova, a sweet tale of friendship. A young fox named Redkin wakes up in her cozy den, nervous for the day; her mother has tasked her with hunting her own food for the first time, and bringing home … Continue reading The Sunny Adventure (Ira Alice)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Julia, Child, written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Julie Morstad, an ode to cooking and childhood. From the first time young Julia tastes sole meunière, she is enchanted by cooking and cuisine. She and her friend Simca spend days together, at the market shopping for ingredients, learning the … Continue reading Julia, Child (Kyo Maclear)
Hello, friends! Last review of the year! Today, we’re taking a look at When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele, written by Giavanna Grein and illustrated by Amelia Grace Gossman. Our story begins in India, where little Nilly lives with her family on their banana farm. Nilly takes great pride in her job of … Continue reading When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele (Giavanna Grein)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Something For You by Charlie Mylie, a charming tale of the power of friendship. When a mouse pays a visit to a friend and finds her under the weather, he immediately sets to work to help her feel better. He brews a spot of tea, lights a soothing candle, … Continue reading Something For You (Charlie Mylie)
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