Hello, friends! Our book today is Have You Seen Gordon? by Adam Jay Epstein and Ruth Chan, a hilariously clever twist on seek-and-find books. Have you seen Gordon? You’d think a bright purple tapir wouldn’t be tough to find, but in a crowd of creatures of all shapes, sizes, and species, it can be tricky. … Continue reading Have You Seen Gordon? (Adam Jay Epstein & Ruth Chan)
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When Langston Dances (Kaija Langley)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When Langston Dances, written by Kaija Langley and illustrated by Keith Mallett, a wonderfully empowering tale of one boy’s passion for dance. Langston likes basketball, but after attending an Alvin Ailey performance, he finds that he LOVES ballet. Having a newfound passion for dance, and with his mother’s ready … Continue reading When Langston Dances (Kaija Langley)
My Name is Bana (Bana Alabed)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Name is Bana, written by Bana Alabed and illustrated by Nez Riaz, a powerful tale of resilience, tenacity, and strength. When Bana asks her mother how she got her name, her mother explains that she was named after a tall, green tree that grew in their native Syria. … Continue reading My Name is Bana (Bana Alabed)
Mermaid Dance (Matthew Van Fleet)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mermaid Dance, written by Matthew Van Fleet and illustrated by Mara Van Fleet, an absolutely delightful interactive board book that will get little merfolk tails a-flappin’. The merkids have all gotten an invitation to a big dance party, but there’s just one problem: none of them know how to … Continue reading Mermaid Dance (Matthew Van Fleet)
Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe! (Karen Katz)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe! by Karen Katz, an adorable beginner board book about little bodies. Head to toe, babies are so very kissable! The littlest bookworms and their caregivers can enjoy this chipper lift-the-flap tale that explores some of baby’s most kissable parts: nose, toes, belly buttons, and … Continue reading Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe! (Karen Katz)
