Hello, friends! Our book today is Grace and Box, written by Kim Howard and illustrated by Megan Lötter, a sweet story of an unusual friendship. “The day the new refrigerator came, Grace got Box.” Grace’s new pal is a master of imagination and disguise - one day, he’s a rocketship; another day, he’s a tent. … Continue reading Grace and Box (Kim Howard)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When I Draw A Panda by Amy June Bates, a delightful tale of imagination, creativity, and expression. A girl in white overalls and messy bun introduces herself to the reader as simply as possible: “I love to draw,” she states, gazing at a blank chalkboard wall with excitement. However, … Continue reading When I Draw A Panda (Amy June Bates)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lali's Feather, written by Farhana Zia and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, a delightful story of ingenuity and friendship. Lali is playing in the field one day when she finds a feather. Wishing to return it to its owner, she asks Rooster, Crow, and Peacock if they are missing … Continue reading Lali’s Feather (Farhana Zia)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Can Be Whatever I Want, written by Siana & Deborah Lucero and illustrated by Siana Lucero, an indie ode to the power of imagination. When Siana (a self-insert by the young author-illustrator) is asked by her nana what she wants to be when she grows up, Siana replies … Continue reading I Can Be Whatever I Want (Siana Lucero & Deborah Lucero)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Just Because, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, a sweet tale of imagination. As a little girl cuddles into bed for the night, she has a question for her father: “Why is the ocean blue?” Rather than replying with the titular phrase, dad instead answers with … Continue reading Just Because (Mac Barnett)
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