Hello, friends! Our book today is Snook Alone, written by Marilyn Nelson and illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering, a tale of a clever pup’s survival when he is marooned on an island. Snook is a happy, hardworking rat terrier who lives with his master and best friend, Abba Jacob. Abba Jacob is a monk, a … Continue reading Snook Alone (Marilyn Nelson)
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Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton)
Hello, everybody! For today, we thought we'd review a classic: Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, a timeless story of perseverance, loyalty, and kindness. Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have traveled the country together, digging canals, mountain railroads, highways, and basements for the tallest skyscrapers in the … Continue reading Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton)
Cat Knit (Jacob Grant)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Cat Knit by Jacob Grant, a very sweet fable about the importance of friendship and loyalty. Cat has always been quite fond of Girl, his owner. But one day, Girl brings home a colorful new guest: Yarn. Yarn and Cat hit it off right away, and end up becoming … Continue reading Cat Knit (Jacob Grant)
