Hello, friends! Today, we read Hooray For Today! by Brian Won, an adorably funny story about a fun-loving and well-meaning owl who just can't seem to find a playmate. Owl wakes up at the crack of dusk in a great mood! He's gathered all this toys and books and playthings, and he can't wait to … Continue reading Hooray For Today! (Brian Won)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Madeline Finn And The Library Dog by Lisa Papp, a wonderfully sweet story about friendship and perseverance. Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. She's not very good at it, and while she tries very hard, she gets embarrassed and frustrated when she messes up. The other kids even laugh … Continue reading Madeline Finn And The Library Dog (Lisa Papp)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender And Friendship, written by Jessica Walton and illustrated by Dougal MacPherson, a sweet tale about two inseparable friends. Errol and Thomas the Teddy are the best of pals. Every day they play together, eat together, and go on adventures together. One day, Thomas … Continue reading Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender And Friendship (Jessica Walton)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Nanette's Baguette, the latest book by the incomparable Mo Willems, an adorable exercise in rhyme with a lot of humor and heart. Nanette loves baguettes. Today, Nanette's mother will finally let Nanette get the baguette from the baker, Juliette. Is Nanette set? You bet! But what happens when Nanette's … Continue reading Nanette’s Baguette (Mo Willems)
Hello, friends! As you know, February is Black History Month, so in honor of that, we will be reading a book every Friday that celebrates black heritage and culture, as well as black authors and artists. Today's book is I, Too, Am America, a retelling of a poem by Langston Hughes with a story told … Continue reading I, Too, Am America (Langston Hughes)
