Hello, friends! Our book today is A Tiger Like Me, written by Michael Engler, illustrated by Joëlle Tourlonias, and translated by Laura Watkinson. From the time the first rays of sunlight hit his eyes to the time he tucks in again for bed, a little tiger - who is actually a little boy in a … Continue reading A Tiger Like Me (Michael Engler)
Tag: imagination
Happy Dreamer (Peter H. Reynolds)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds, an ode to creativity and imagination. A little boy introduces himself to the reader as a happy dreamer: a creative soul who simply cannot help but let his mind wander, explore, create, and of course, dream. The world may tell him to sit … Continue reading Happy Dreamer (Peter H. Reynolds)
Flora’s Tree House (Gabriel Alborozo)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Flora's Tree House by Gabriel Alborozo, a wonderfully sweet sibling tale. Flora watches her little brother Will as he rambunctiously plays around the tree that holds her treehouse; he’s more than a little rude and annoying, but he’s a wonderful muse for her artwork: crayon drawings inspired by his … Continue reading Flora’s Tree House (Gabriel Alborozo)
Imagine That: A Hoot & Olive Story (Jonathan D. Voss)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Imagine That: A Hoot & Olive Story by Jonathan D. Voss, a tale of a rainy day in need of some inspiration. Little girl Olive and her stuffed owl Hoot are best of friends. Olive has a big heart and big imagination; Hoot has a matching heart, but his … Continue reading Imagine That: A Hoot & Olive Story (Jonathan D. Voss)
King Alice (Matthew Cordell)
Hello, friends! Our book today is King Alice by Matthew Cordell, a delightfully silly slice of life for one very creative little girl and her family. Snowed in yet again, Alice’s daddy wakes up to his rambunctious young daughter who has declared herself King Alice (“You mean... Queen?” “No! KING!”). After suggesting a few less-than-ideal … Continue reading King Alice (Matthew Cordell)
