Hello, friends! Our book today is Luli and the Language of Tea, written by Andrea Wang and illustrated by Hyewon Yum, a sweet tale of cross-cultural connection. In her ESL daycare, young Luli notices that none of the children are playing together; despite being full of young ones, the room is quiet, as none of … Continue reading Luli and the Language of Tea (Andrea Wang)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Love, written by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, an ode to ways of feeling and expressing love. What is love? What does it look like? Like a fancy meal or a designer card? Is it expensive gifts or fancy dinners? What do we mean when we say … Continue reading Love (Stacy McAnulty)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Rain by Anders Holmer, a lovely look at nature and life in haiku form. Using the format of the traditional poetry form, each spread offers an expanse of scenery from around the world and a glimpse into the lives of those that inhabit it. A group of humans and … Continue reading Rain (Anders Holmer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is This Is How We Do It: One Day In The Life Of Seven Kids From Around The World by Matt Lamothe, a fascinating look at the differences and similarities in daily life across cultures and continents. The first page proclaims “This is me,” and we are introduced to real-life … Continue reading This Is How We Do It: One Day In The Life Of Seven Kids From Around The World (Matt Lamothe)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What’s On Your Plate?: Exploring The World Of Food, written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Christiane Engel, a cookbook/celebration of international cuisine for little readers. There’s a world of food out there, and chances are that what’s on your plate is not the same as children in other … Continue reading What’s On Your Plate?: Exploring The World Of Food (Whitney Stewart)
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