Hello, friends! Our book today is Snail Mail, written by Samantha Berger and illustrated by Julia Patton, a charmingly original tale about four diligent mail carriers who just so happen to be snails. Before the days of emails and digital communication, there was a thing called Snail Mail - actual, physical letters and packages sent … Continue reading Snail Mail (Samantha Berger)
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Shelter (Céline Claire & Qin Leng)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Shelter by Céline Claire and Qin Leng, a lovely fable about kindness, generosity, and helping those in need. A storm is coming, and all the animals of the forest are rushing to prepare. They fill their food stores, gather fuel for their fires, and secure themselves against the harsh … Continue reading Shelter (Céline Claire & Qin Leng)
Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb And The Boston Marathon (Annette Bay Pimentel)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb And The Boston Marathon, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Micha Archer, the inspiring story of the first woman to compete in the famous race. Bobbi loves to run. The second her school bell rings, she’s off. Running is when she feels happy … Continue reading Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb And The Boston Marathon (Annette Bay Pimentel)
Race Car Dreams & Bulldozer Dreams (Sharon Chriscoe)
Hello, friends! Our books today are Race Car Dreams and Bulldozer Dreams, written by Sharon Chriscoe and illustrated by Dave Mottram and John Joven, respectively. Both stories follow the same beats: after a long and fun-filled day, the titular vehicle readies for bed, getting cleaned up, having a yummy meal, reading a book, then snuggling … Continue reading Race Car Dreams & Bulldozer Dreams (Sharon Chriscoe)
Hello Hello (Brendan Wenzel)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hello Hello by Brendan Wenzel, a delightful look at wild animals, and all that our furry, finned, and feathered friends have in common. Using a tremendously clever visual device in which each animal shares something in common with the one on either side of it, we are taken through … Continue reading Hello Hello (Brendan Wenzel)
