Hello, friends! Our book today is Duck & Penguin Do Not Like Sleepovers by Julia Woolf, the return to the reluctant playmates from Duck & Penguin Are Not Friends. Bestest pals Betty and Maud are back... along with their beleaguered stuffies (Duck and Penguin, respectively). While Betty and Maud adore each other’s company, Duck and … Continue reading Duck & Penguin Do Not Like Sleepovers (Julia Woolf)
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You Are A Beautiful Beginning (Nina Laden)
Hello, friends! Our book today is You Are A Beautiful Beginning, written by Nina Laden and illustrated by Kelsey Garrett-Riley, a colorful and self-affirming fantasy tale. A group of three friends venture out into their neighboring forest one day, intent on building a very special project together. As the children gather supplies, consult plans, and … Continue reading You Are A Beautiful Beginning (Nina Laden)
Eek!: A Noisy Journey From A to Z (Julie Larios & Julie Paschkis)
Hello, friend an our book today is Eek!: A Noisy Journey From A to Z by Julie Larios and Julie Paschkis, a unique alphabet book of onomatopoeias. When a little mouse plucks a flower and takes an appreciative sniff, he lets out a polite sneeze (“achoo”), which disturbs the bee who was hiding within the … Continue reading Eek!: A Noisy Journey From A to Z (Julie Larios & Julie Paschkis)
Our Favorite Day of the Year (A. E. Ali)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Our Favorite Day of the Year, written by A. E. Ali and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell, a lovely tale of friendship and diversity. On the first day of kindergarten, Ms. Gupta tells the class that by the end of the year, they will become close friends with their … Continue reading Our Favorite Day of the Year (A. E. Ali)
Let’s Get Sleepy! (Tony Cliff)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Let's Get Sleepy! by Tony Cliff, a delightfully wild seek-and-find. Waking up early and bouncing out of bed with excitement, orange kitten Richard is ready to start his day. One of a large litter of siblings, Richard begins the morning by wondering where Sleepy, the wee prince of the … Continue reading Let’s Get Sleepy! (Tony Cliff)
