Hello, friends! Our book today is George The Hero Hound by Jeffrey Ebbeler, the story of a hardworking hound dog and his new family. George is indispensable on Farmer Fritz’s farm, helping the aging farmer with his finicky factor and to corral the wily cows. But when Fritz retires, he leaves George behind to be … Continue reading George The Hero Hound (Jeffrey Ebbeler)
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Nothing Can Frighten A Bear (Elizabeth Dale)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Nothing Can Frighten A Bear, written by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Paula Metcalf, a fun-filled modern fairytale about a bear family dealing with a few nighttime scares. Snuggled into their cave in the woods, the Bear family - Mama, Daddy, Grace, Ben, and Baby - are awakened when … Continue reading Nothing Can Frighten A Bear (Elizabeth Dale)
Sea Rex (Molly Idle)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sea Rex by Molly Idle, the third in her positively charming Rex series. Rex and his two young friends - Cordelia and her younger brother - head down to the beach for a day of fun and sun. But just like their previous outings, there are certain rules of … Continue reading Sea Rex (Molly Idle)
Xander’s Panda Party (Linda Sue Park)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Xander's Panda Party, written by Linda Sue Park and illustrated by Matt Phelan, a positively delightful story of a friendly panda’s party-planning woes. Xander the panda has come up with a fantastic idea: a panda party! Only one problem, of course: Xander is the only panda at the zoo. … Continue reading Xander’s Panda Party (Linda Sue Park)
A House That Once Was (Julie Fogliano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A House That Once Was, written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Lane Smith, an interesting examination of what makes a house into a home. Two children are exploring the woods one day when they come upon a derelict house. Its path is overgrown, its paint is cracked and … Continue reading A House That Once Was (Julie Fogliano)
