Hello, friends! Our book today is What Are You?, written by Christian Trimmer and illustrated by Mike Curato, a gentle story about appearance, identity, and stereotypes. Two colorful poodle siblings are at the park when they meet a new dog, a puggle, and ask, “What are you?”. The puggle responds that they are a dog, … Continue reading What Are You? (Christian Trimmer)
Tag: identity
Perfectly Pegasus (Jessie Sima)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Perfectly Pegasus by Jessie Sima, a wonderfully heartwarming follow-up to the much-beloved Not Quite Narwhal. Nimbus, born high in the sky amongst fluffy clouds and colorful rainbows, is undeniably one-of-a-kind. Being so singular means that she has the entire sky to herself, and can use her powerful wings to … Continue reading Perfectly Pegasus (Jessie Sima)
I Want to Be a Vase (Julio Torres)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Want to Be a Vase, written by Julio Torres and illustrated by Julian Glander, a hilariously irreverent and thought-provoking look at identity. It’s a quiet day in the bathroom of the apartment when the plunger makes an unexpected announcement: “I want to be a vase.” Its bathroom compatriots … Continue reading I Want to Be a Vase (Julio Torres)
Chameleon Can Be (Carolina Farías)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Chameleon Can Be by Carolina Farías, a charming tale celebrating self-identity and uniqueness. One day, Chameleon decides that they want to look at the world from a different perspective. Enlisting the help of a friendly trio of a friends - a frog, a bumblebee, and a beetle - the … Continue reading Chameleon Can Be (Carolina Farías)
Lulu Is A Rhinoceros (Jason Flom with Allison Flom)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lulu Is A Rhinoceros, written by Jason Flom with Allison Flom and illustrated by Sophie Corrigan, a delightful story about being yourself. Meet Lulu: on the outside, she looks like a bulldog, but when Lulu looks in the mirror, she sees... a rhinoceros. And sure, her skin may be … Continue reading Lulu Is A Rhinoceros (Jason Flom with Allison Flom)
