Hey there, friends! Our book today is Hello, My Name Is Octicorn by Kevin Diller and Justin Lowe, a ridiculously fun tale with a lot of heart. Meet Octi. He is an Octicorn (his mom is an octopus, and his dad is a unicorn). He's a fun, friendly fellow who likes the same kinds of … Continue reading Hello, My Name Is Octicorn (Kevin Diller & Justin Lowe)
Hello, friends! Today, our book was The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin, a sweet and beautiful book about the uniqueness and boundless potential of every child. Told in lovely, flowing rhyme, the book starts by explaining that every baby and child is unique, and that "this is the first time there … Continue reading The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Emily Winfield Martin)
Hello, everyone, and Happy New Year! Our first book of 2017 is Because Of An Acorn, written by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer, and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon, a gorgeous look at ecosystems and the importance of each element therein. Because of an acorn, a tree can grow. Because of a tree, a bird … Continue reading Because Of An Acorn (Lola M. Schaefer & Adam Schaefer)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Cat Knit by Jacob Grant, a very sweet fable about the importance of friendship and loyalty. Cat has always been quite fond of Girl, his owner. But one day, Girl brings home a colorful new guest: Yarn. Yarn and Cat hit it off right away, and end up becoming … Continue reading Cat Knit (Jacob Grant)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Horrible Bear!, written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Zachariah OHora, a charming story about what can happen when we lash out in anger. A little girl's kite flies into a bear's cave while he sleeps, but when the girl tries to retrieve it, he unknowingly rolls onto it and … Continue reading Horrible Bear! (Ame Dyckman)
