Hello, friends! Our book today is Snow Angel, Sand Angel, written by Lois-Ann Yamanaka and illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky, a unique twist on the concept of “the grass is always greener”. Claire has lived her entire life, like her father and grandfather, on the Big Island of Hawai’i; yet what would be considered a paradise … Continue reading Snow Angel, Sand Angel (Lois-Ann Yamanaka)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Grandma’s Photos, written by Özge Bahar Sunar, illustrated by Senta Urgan, and translated by Amy Marie Spangler, a bittersweet look at aging, loss, and memory. Ali’s grandmother seems confused sometimes; her eyes and ears aren’t as sharp as they once were, she needs help during meals, and she … Continue reading My Grandma’s Photos (Özge Bahar Sunar)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Strut, Baby, Strut, written by Amika Kroll and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, a delightful board book that celebrates female confidence, drive, and friendship. From their first days, girls are on the move. Baby shimmies and scoots turn into toddler skips and jumps, to big kid runs, leaps, and explorations. … Continue reading Strut, Baby, Strut (Amika Kroll)
Hello friends, and Happy New Year! Our first book of 2022 is Friends Are Friends, Forever, written by Dane Liu and illustrated by Lynn Scurfield, a touching tale of tradition, immigration, and friendship. Best friends Dandan and Yueyue are excited to spend another Lunar New Year celebrating their traditions: dumplings, making red paper-cut ice ornaments, … Continue reading Friends Are Friends, Forever (Dane Liu)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the board book If I Gave the World My Blanket by Justin Thompson, using characters and art from the classic Peanuts comics by Charles M. Schultz. The loose story opens on the lovable, security-blanket-toting Linus imagining how sharing his beloved lovey with “the world”. He notes how the use … Continue reading If I Gave the World My Blanket (Justin Thompson)
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