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)
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No Boring Stories! (Julie Falatko)
Hello, friends! Our book today is No Boring Stories!, written by Julie Falatko and illustrated by Charles Santoso, a hilarious yet poignant look at the creative process. Bunny has a head full of wonderful and strange story ideas, but her fellow “cute and cuddly” creators just don’t seem to get what she’s about. Seeing a … Continue reading No Boring Stories! (Julie Falatko)
Wendell The Narwhal (Emily Dove)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Wendell The Narwhal by Emily Dove, a story about finding your talents and working together. Wendell the narwhal has only one wish: to make beautiful music. His only problem is that the most melodious sound he can manage with his tusk is a flat “tap-tap” noise when he hits … Continue reading Wendell The Narwhal (Emily Dove)
Over The River And Through The Wood (Emma Randall)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Over The River And Through The Wood, a storybook version of the classic song as illustrated by Emma Randall. A young pair of siblings, brother and sister, set off on a journey across a winter wonderland to grandmother’s house, as the song describes. The text/lyrics describe the pair’s destination, … Continue reading Over The River And Through The Wood (Emma Randall)
Merry Christmas, Little Elliot (Mike Curato)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Merry Christmas, Little Elliot by Mike Curato, the latest in the heartwarming Little Elliot series. Waiting in line at a department store to see Santa, Little Elliot (a precious polka-dotted elephant) and his best friend/roommate Mouse discuss what they’ll ask for. Elliot has a surprising request - he wishes … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Little Elliot (Mike Curato)
