Hello, friends! Our book today is Boy + Bot, written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino, an adorable story about two very different friends. One day, Boy is playing when he meets Bot. Boy and Bot get along wonderfully, and spend the whole day playing until Bot's power switch is accidentally flipped and … Continue reading Boy + Bot (Ame Dyckman)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Alan's Big, Scary Teeth by Jarvis, a story about bullies and the secrets they sometimes hide. Alan is a fearsome, scary alligator with sharp and gleaming teeth. Everyday, he goes out into the jungle and snaps and growls at all the animals, terrifying them. But Alan has a secret, … Continue reading Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth (Jarvis)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Twenty Yawns, written by Jane Smiley and illustrated by Lauren Castillo. This is a sweet bedtime story about the sometimes-spooky time right before bed. Lucy and her parents spend all day playing at the beach, and when they all get home, they're all very tired. Lucy's mom begins to read … Continue reading Twenty Yawns (Jane Smiley)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Peanut Butter And Cupcake! by Terry Border, a funny book about finding new friends. Peanut Butter is new to town, and he is hoping to find a friend who wants to play with him and his new soccer ball. He approaches several different prospective friends in turn (like Hamburger, … Continue reading Peanut Butter & Cupcake! (Terry Border)
Banned Books Week Day 7: Hello, everyone! Tonight, we wrap up Banned Books Week with I Am Jazz, written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings and illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas, the true story of a very special girl and her journey to being her true self. Jazz is a little girl who loves pink, mermaids, … Continue reading I Am Jazz (Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings)
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