Hello, friends! Our book today is Home is Where the Birds Sing, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Katie Harnett, a sweet meditation on home and family. What does “home” mean? Well, “home is where you come in from the rain.” It’s a place for food and fun, of security and acceptance. It’s where … Continue reading Home is Where the Birds Sing (Cynthia Rylant)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Home Again, written by Colleen Rowan Kosinski and illustrated by Valeria Docampo, a gorgeous meditation on love, loss, hope, and family. A brand new house eagerly awaits its new owners, and once the family of six (including kitty and baby-to-be) arrives, the house relishes the sounds and smells … Continue reading A Home Again (Colleen Rowan Kosinski)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall - a beautiful, understated look at the life of a lighthouse and the family that inhabits it. On a tiny rock island at the edge of the world, a beautiful lighthouse was built to last forever, the light welcoming seafarers with a “Hello! Hello! … Continue reading Hello Lighthouse (Sophie Blackall)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A House That Once Was, written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Lane Smith, an interesting examination of what makes a house into a home. Two children are exploring the woods one day when they come upon a derelict house. Its path is overgrown, its paint is cracked and … Continue reading A House That Once Was (Julie Fogliano)
Hello, friends! Today's book is The Blue Songbird by Vern Kousky, a wonderfully touching story about learning how to find yourself. A little songbird wakes up every morning to the beautiful songs of her sisters. She wishes her song could be as sweet, but she can't seem to find the right notes. Her mother encourages … Continue reading The Blue Songbird (Vern Kousky)
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