Hello, friends! Our book today is Hey-Ho, To Mars We’ll Go!: A Space-Age Version Of “The Farmer In The Dell”, written by Susan Lendroth and illustrated by Bob Kolar. This delightful take on the classic nursery rhyme teaches readers about what it would take to explore the next great destination in space travel, Mars. Using … Continue reading Hey-Ho, To Mars We’ll Go!: A Space-Age Version Of “The Farmer In The Dell” (Susan Lendroth)
Tag: kidlit
Marigold & Daisy (Andrea Zuill)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the delightful Marigold & Daisy by Andrea Zuill, a story of the highs and lows of sisterhood. Life was pretty great for Marigold - that is, until her ultra-adorable, uber-annoying little sister Daisy was born. Daisy is such a pain! Everybody fusses over how cute she is, and she … Continue reading Marigold & Daisy (Andrea Zuill)
La La La (Kate DiCamillo)
Hello, friends! Our book today is La La La, written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Jaime Kim, a stunning story of loneliness, hope, and the power of song. A little girl sits alone in her blank white home. She sings aloud to herself (“La la la!”), then tries to call out to others with … Continue reading La La La (Kate DiCamillo)
Yawning Yoga (Laurie Jordan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Yawning Yoga, written by Laurie Jordan and illustrated by Diana Mayo, a fantastic instructional yoga picture book for children. Yawning Yoga is a wonderful way for busy little bodies to wind down their days; it can help you quiet your mind, relax your body, and prepare yourself for restful … Continue reading Yawning Yoga (Laurie Jordan)
The Antlered Ship (Dashka Slater)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Antlered Ship, written by Dashka Slater and illustrated by The Fan Brothers, a beautiful tale of curiosity, friendship, and finding where you belong. Marco the fox is filled with big questions, like “why do some songs make you happy and others make you sad?” and “how deep does … Continue reading The Antlered Ship (Dashka Slater)
