Hello friends, and Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate, our book today is Sarah Gives Thanks, written by Mike Allegra and illustrated by David Gardner, the story of writer and “editress” Sarah Josepha Hale, who spent three decades campaigning for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday. On Thanksgiving Of 1822, Sarah and her five children were solemn … Continue reading Sarah Gives Thanks (Mike Allegra)
Hello, friends! We’re getting into the Thanksgiving spirit over here at The Baby Bookworm: today, we read Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, a delightful and sweet tale from the pair’s beloved Bear series. Bear wants to invite his friends over for a delicious feast to show them how much he appreciates … Continue reading Bear Says Thanks (Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the very sweet Little Fox In The Forest by Stephanie Graegin, a touching tale of friendship and generosity. This wordless picture book begins with a teacher telling a class of students, including the protagonist, that the next day will be show-and-tell; they should bring something precious and old. The … Continue reading Little Fox In The Forest (Stephanie Graegin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the absolutely lovely It Starts With A Seed, written by Laura Knowles and illustrated by Jennie Webber, the gorgeous and informative tale of a seed growing into a mighty tree. A “helicopter” sycamore seed flutters down to the ground, and here our story begins. As the illustrations show the … Continue reading It Starts With A Seed (Laura Knowles)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Good Day, Good Night, written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Loren Long, a previously unpublished work by the beloved author of Goodnight Moon that explores the differences between night and day. A little bunny sits atop his warren, watching as the sun rises and the day begins. … Continue reading Good Day, Good Night (Margaret Wise Brown)
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