Hello, friends! Our book today is Saturday by Oge Mora, a heartwarming story of mother and daughter. Saturdays are Ava’s favorite day; her mother works every other day of the week, so Saturdays are just for the two of them. They even have their weekly ritual all planned out: first, go to the library for … Continue reading Saturday (Oge Mora)
Tag: mother and child
Little Tigers (Jo Weaver)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Tigers by Jo Weaver, third in her touching series about mothers and their little ones. One night, Mother Tiger hears the sounds of men and dogs near their den, and decides that it’s time to move further into the jungle. The next morning, she and her two cubs, … Continue reading Little Tigers (Jo Weaver)
My Mommy Medicine (Edwidge Danticat)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Mommy Medicine, written by Edwidge Danticat and illustrated by Shannon Wright, a sweet tribute to the special healing powers that mommies possess. When the unnamed protagonist - an adorable little girl with bright eyes and a high poof of natural hair - is feeling sick or sad, her … Continue reading My Mommy Medicine (Edwidge Danticat)
Dreamers (Yuyi Morales)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to a Dreamer. “I dreamed of you, then you appeared. Together we became Amor - Love - Amor.” So begins a love letter from a mother to her baby, and the story of their journey together. Bundling their only belongings … Continue reading Dreamers (Yuyi Morales)
1-2-3, You Love Me (Jill Howarth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is 1-2-3, You Love Me by Jill Howarth, an adorable counting board book that celebrates the sweetest things in life. As with most counting books, each page features a number and a collection of objects or creatures that represent it. Howarth’s bouncy and cheerful rhymes and colorful, charming illustrations do … Continue reading 1-2-3, You Love Me (Jill Howarth)
