Hello, friends! Our book today is R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Frank Morrison, a gorgeous tribute to the iconic singer, songwriter, and activist. This brief introduction to the life of the queen of soul begins with a young Aretha saying prayers at her bedside: “B-L-E-S-S-E-D” … Continue reading R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul (Carole Boston Weatherford)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sarah and the Big Wave: The True Story of the First Woman to Surf Mavericks, written by Bonnie Tsui and illustrated by Sophie Diao, an exhilarating look at the life of big wave surfer Sarah Gerhardt. Two thousand miles and one week apart, a wave and a surfer both … Continue reading Sarah and the Big Wave: The True Story of the First Woman to Surf Mavericks (Bonnie Tsui)
Hello, friends! Our books today are Little Zoologist and Little Archaeologist, the first two titles in the Smithsonian Institute’s new Science Tots series, illustrated by Dan Taylor. In these simple, colorful board books, the very youngest bookworms can develop early reading skills as they learn about the tools commonly used by each vocation. From the … Continue reading Little Zoologist & Little Archaeologist (Smithsonian Institute)
Hello, friends! Our books today are Clever Publishing’s new series Clever Zodiac Signs, illustrated by Alyona Achilova, twelve board books that explore the astrological zodiac. With each book featuring a different sign of the zodiac, little bookworms can learn about their astrological sign and some of the traits and symbols associated with it. Bright, friendly … Continue reading Clever Zodiac Signs (Alyona Achilova)
Hello, friends! Our book today is 100 Endangered Species by Rachel Hudson, an awesome compendium of creatures from around the world who are in need of protection. Perhaps you’ve heard of the orangutan, but have you ever heard of a Moscardón? Did you know whooping cranes mated for life? Or that there are only 200 … Continue reading 100 Endangered Species (Rachel Hudson)
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