Hello, friends! Our book today is The Scarecrow, written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by The Fan Brothers, a heartwarming tale of friendship and family. A lone scarecrow stands in a field, posted upright in the ground. His presence does its job; deer, foxes, fieldmice and crows (naturally) keep their distance from his ever-vigilant watch. … Continue reading The Scarecrow (Beth Ferry)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora, a beautiful modern tale of generosity and community. Omu is delighted; the thick red stew she has been making is absolutely scrumptious, and she predicts that it will make the best dinner she’s ever had. Setting the meal to simmer, she takes a … Continue reading Thank You, Omu! (Oge Mora)
Hey there, friends! We’re back after a somewhat unexpected extended absence with a now-four-year-old Baby Bookworm and a sweet new book to review: SUPERBUNS! by Diane Kredensor. Little Buns is better known around the neighborhood by her superhero name: SUPERBUNS! With the power of a kind heart and a helpful attitude, she is always on … Continue reading SUPERBUNS! (Diane Kredensor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Spiky, written and illustrated by Ilaria Guarducci and translated by Laura Watkinson, the tale of a troublesome creature. Spiky is aptly named; for one, he is covered in sharp spikes, and for another, he is as nasty as can be. He spends his days roaming the forest and terrorizing … Continue reading Spiky (Ilaria Guarducci)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Nobody Hugs A Cactus by Carter Goodrich, a delightful and gorgeous tale of a very cranky little cactus. Hank the cactus lives alone in his pot in the windowsill, just the way he likes it. His view never changes: it’s dry and hot and dusty and quiet, just the … Continue reading Nobody Hugs A Cactus (Carter Goodrich)
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