Hello, friends! Our book today is Rosa’s Song, written by Helena Ku Rhee and illustrated by Pascal Campion, a touchingly bittersweet story of friendship, community, and the immigrant experience. New to “the country, the city, the building,” young Jae is struggling to adjust to his new surroundings and new language. His mother suggests introducing himself … Continue reading Rosa’s Song (Helena Ku Rhee)
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Paper Planes (Jim Helmore & Richard Jones)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Paper Planes by Jim Helmore & Richard Jones, a touching story of enduring friendship. Mia and Ben are best friends. They grew up next door to each other on the shore of a great, wide lake. They share everything, especially their greatest passion: aeronautics. Making paper and model planes, … Continue reading Paper Planes (Jim Helmore & Richard Jones)
Butterfly Park (Elly MacKay)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the gorgeous Butterfly Park by Elly MacKay, a joyful story of a little girl and her love for butterflies bringing a town together. A little girl is moving to a new town and is sad to leave her country home, especially the beautiful butterflies that live there. Moving to … Continue reading Butterfly Park (Elly MacKay)
