Hello, friends! Our book today is My Dad Used To Be So Cool by Keith Negley, a very funny story about formerly-cool parents and the kids we love to embarrass. The book's narrator, a little boy, is pretty sure his dad used to be cool. He has tattoos, he used to ride a motorcycle, he … Continue reading My Dad Used To Be So Cool (Keith Negley)
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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich (Julia Sarcone-Roach)
Hello, friends! Today's book is The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach, an adorable and very funny tale about a bear, a city, and a sandwich. So you've noticed that your sandwich is missing. Well, you won't believe it, but crazy thing: a bear ate it. See, it all started when this bear accidentally … Continue reading The Bear Ate Your Sandwich (Julia Sarcone-Roach)
Celia (Christelle Vallat)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Celia, written by Christelle Vallat and illustrated by Stéphanie Augusseau, a story about a boy in need and an old woman who listens. Celia is a listener. Each Sunday, a line of townspeople form at her home, and whisper their concerns and problems and worries. In return for her kindness, … Continue reading Celia (Christelle Vallat)
One Little Two Little Three Little Children (Kelly DiPucchio)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is One Little Two Little Three Little Children, written by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Mary Lundquist, a light and charming exploration of families in all their forms. Using the cadence of the classic children's rhyme, the text leads the reader through a singsong journey of children, mommies, daddies, and … Continue reading One Little Two Little Three Little Children (Kelly DiPucchio)
Love Is (Diane Adams)
Hello, friends! For our last book of February, we picked Love Is, written by Diane Adams and illustrated by Claire Keane, a gorgeous and touching story about parenthood. Told in delicate rhyme, the story follows a little girl who finds a lost duckling, taking her in and caring for her. Through midnight feedings, messy bathtimes, … Continue reading Love Is (Diane Adams)
