Hello, friends! Our book today is Turkey Goes To School, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, the fifth in the pair’s series featuring the shenanigans of Turkey and his barnyard friends. Farm kids Max and Millie are preparing excitedly for the first day of school, but even more excited are their collection … Continue reading Turkey Goes To School (Wendi Silvano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is In My Life, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, illustrated by Genevieve Santos, a picture book interpretation of the classic Beatles song. Following the lyrics of the timeless ballad “In My Life”, the artwork opens on a young curly-haired girl discovering a brand new bike with training wheels, … Continue reading In My Life (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)
Hello, friends! Our book today is William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad by Don Tate, a fascinating look at a lesser-known hero in the fight against slavery. When William Still’s parents escaped slavery before he was born, they were forced by circumstance to leave their two oldest sons behind. … Continue reading William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Don Tate)
Hello, friends! Our book today Beach Toys vs. School Supplies by Mike Ciccotello, an end-of-summer tale of teamwork and cooperation. Shovel and the other beach toys are having a lovely, lazy day at the beach - until Ruler and his fellow school supply pals show up. There’s clearly some bad blood between these implement gangs: … Continue reading Beach Toys vs. School Supplies (Mike Ciccotello)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hidden Treasure by Elly MacKay, a sweet, summery ode to the small yet priceless treasures to be found all around us. A young girl makes for the beach with her Papa and her dog, excited to hunt for treasures. There are things in the shops they pass that others … Continue reading Hidden Treasure (Elly MacKay)
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