Hello, friends! Our book today is Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness, a heartwarming look at neurodiversity and the importance of accessibility. Bitsy Bat is nervous for her first day of school, but her family helps her practice all the things she will do. Yet when she arrives at school, she finds that her … Continue reading Bitsy Bat, School Star (Kaz Windness)
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Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day (Wendi Silvano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, the latest title in the pair’s series of pun-filled Turkey Trouble books. This time around, Turkey and his barnyard friends have been brought to the boardwalk to be in a petting zoo for the Children’s Festival, … Continue reading Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day (Wendi Silvano)
Even Superheroes Get Scared (Shelly Becker)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Even Superheroes Get Scared, written by Shelly Becker and illustrated by Eda Kaban, third in the pair’s series of superhero-themed books on managing emotions. We might be inclined to believe that superheroes are never scared when facing off against bad guys, especially of such pedestrian things as bugs or … Continue reading Even Superheroes Get Scared (Shelly Becker)
I Love You More Than Cereal: Maeva and Dad Redefine Love (Justin & Alexis Black)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Love You More Than Cereal: Maeva and Dad Redefine Love, written by Justin and Alexis Black and illustrated by 1000 Storybooks, a thought-provoking lesson on how we express love. Maeva absolutely loves her new purple bicycle, and can’t wait to finish her breakfast and ride it to the … Continue reading I Love You More Than Cereal: Maeva and Dad Redefine Love (Justin & Alexis Black)
Rain (Cynthia Rylant)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Rain, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Lisa Congdon, a lyrical ode to the joys of a rainy day. As a light spring storm approaches a country home, there a signs of the weather change everywhere: birds chatter to inform each other of the oncoming rain; squirrels and … Continue reading Rain (Cynthia Rylant)
