Hello, friends! Our book today is Hey Grandude!, written by Paul McCartney (yes, THAT one) and illustrated by Kathryn Durst, a playful adventure tale with a magical twist. On a dreary, humdrum day, Lucy, Tom, Em, and Bob are bored and listless. That is, until their grandpa - affectionately called “Grandude” - appears with a … Continue reading Hey Grandude! (Paul McCartney)
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How To Make A Mom (Claressa Swensen)
Hello, friends! Our book today is How To Make A Mom, written by Claressa Swensen and illustrated by Alena Paklina, a sugary sweet tribute to what makes moms so special. Written in the form of a recipe, the text takes the reader step-by-step through the making of a very special mom, using ingredients like sugar, … Continue reading How To Make A Mom (Claressa Swensen)
When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele (Giavanna Grein)
Hello, friends! Last review of the year! Today, we’re taking a look at When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele, written by Giavanna Grein and illustrated by Amelia Grace Gossman. Our story begins in India, where little Nilly lives with her family on their banana farm. Nilly takes great pride in her job of … Continue reading When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele (Giavanna Grein)
If Animals Celebrated Christmas (Ann Whitford Paul)
Hello, friends! We’re finishing up our slightly belated Christmas reviews today with the sweet board book version of If Animals Celebrated Christmas, written by Ann Whitford Paul and illustrated by David Walker. This holiday-themed addition to the author-illustrator pair’s popular series begins with the Koala family, with the youngest of the bunch counting down the … Continue reading If Animals Celebrated Christmas (Ann Whitford Paul)
