Hello, everybody! Today's book is Those Shoes, written by Maribeth Boelts and illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, a touching story about fitting in, generosity, and selflessness. The thing that Jeremy wants more than anything is "those shoes": the black hightops with two white stripes. All the other kids are getting them, and Jeremy feels left … Continue reading Those Shoes (Maribeth Boelts)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Celia, written by Christelle Vallat and illustrated by Stéphanie Augusseau, a story about a boy in need and an old woman who listens. Celia is a listener. Each Sunday, a line of townspeople form at her home, and whisper their concerns and problems and worries. In return for her kindness, … Continue reading Celia (Christelle Vallat)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato, a beautifully illustrated yet wonderfully simple tale of a little elephant in a big city. Life in a busy city can be tough, especially if you are a little polka-dotted elephant like Elliot. Being so small, Elliot often gets overlooked, or even trampled … Continue reading Little Elliot, Big City (Mike Curato)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Three Magic Balloons, written by Paul Margulies and Julianna Margulies, and illustrated by Grant Shaffer. This sweet bedtime story is a retelling of a tale told by Paul Margulies to his daughter, Julianna, and her sisters when they were children. Once a week, no matter the season, Ariel, Miranda … Continue reading Three Magic Balloons (Paul Margulies & Julianna Margulies)
Hello, everybody! JJ was a bit under the weather today, so we really needed a good book to cheer us up! Fortunately, our book today was The Happiest Book Ever! by Bob Shea, a wonderfully fun interactive book guaranteed to put a smile on your face. This book is determined to be the happiest book … Continue reading The Happiest Book Ever! (Bob Shea)
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