Hello, friends! Our book today is I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About A Simple Act Of Kindness by Kerascoët, a story of the power of empathy and compassion. Using only pictures, we meet Vanessa, a new girl at school. She is shy, reserved and hesitant around her more boisterous and familiar classmates. When school … Continue reading I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About A Simple Act Of Kindness (Kerascoët)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Islandborn, written by Junot Díaz and illustrated by Leo Espinosa, a stunning story about cultural identity and the immigrant experience. All the children in Lola’s school come from somewhere else; she has classmates from Egypt, Panama, India, and many more “first countries”. One day, her teacher assigns a project: … Continue reading Islandborn (Junot Díaz)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Harriet Gets Carries Away by Jessie Sima, an adorable fantasy about a little girl and her tendency to let her imagination run wild. Harriet LOVES to play dress-up, and not just on Halloween. And she loves to wear costumes everywhere - to the dentist, to the park, and out … Continue reading Harriet Gets Carried Away (Jessie Sima)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Stay: A Girl, A Dog, A Bucket List, written by Kate Klise and illustrated by M. Sarah Klise, a heartwarming story of the bond between a little girl and her aging dog. Eli has been with Astrid since the day she came home from the hospital as a baby. … Continue reading Stay: A Girl, A Dog, A Bucket List (Kate Klise)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Pie Is For Sharing, written by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard and illustrated by Jason Chin, a sweet story about friendship, community, and the simple joys of summer. Following a gathering of families for a day at the lakeside, the text begins with the titular sentiment: “pie is for sharing.” It … Continue reading Pie Is For Sharing (Stephanie Parsley Ledyard)
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