Hello, friends! Our book today is Carmela Full Of Wishes, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, a subtle and moving story of a little girl’s birthday wish. It’s Carmela’s birthday, which means she gets to go with her brother into town today. After a breakfast of pancakes adorned with birthday … Continue reading Carmela Full Of Wishes (Matt de la Peña)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to a Dreamer. “I dreamed of you, then you appeared. Together we became Amor - Love - Amor.” So begins a love letter from a mother to her baby, and the story of their journey together. Bundling their only belongings … Continue reading Dreamers (Yuyi Morales)
Hello friends, and happy Independence Day! We wanted to read a special book for the occasion, so we chose We Came To America by Faith Ringgold, an illustrated poem in picture book form that celebrates the diversity that founded our nation and our culture. "We came to America, every color, race, and religion, from every … Continue reading We Came To America (Faith Ringgold)
