Hello, everyone! Today's book is Maple by Lori Nichols, a wonderfully sweet story about a little girl and her very best friend... who happens to be a tree. Back when Maple was still in her Mommy's tummy, her parents planted a little tree in her honor. And as Maple grew, her namesake did as well, … Continue reading Maple (Lori Nichols)
Tag: nature
When The World Is Dreaming (Rita Gray)
Hello friends, and Happy Earth Day! Today's book is When The World Is Dreaming, written by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak, a soothing bedtime book that asks an age-old question: what do animals dream of? A Little Dreamer wanders home through the woods near dusk, watching the animals bed down in their nests … Continue reading When The World Is Dreaming (Rita Gray)
What Will Grow? (Jennifer Ward)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is What Will Grow?, written by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Susie Ghahremani, a sweet look at how different types of seeds grow into plants, flowers, and trees. Told in short rhymes, each page shows the journey of each unique type of seed: from the seed itself to a sprout, … Continue reading What Will Grow? (Jennifer Ward)
This House, Once (Deborah Freedman)
Hello, everyone! Today's book is This House, Once by Deborah Freedman, a dreamy exploration of the pieces of a home, and where things come from. This door was once an oak tree, tall and strong and stretching to the sky. The stones of the foundation were once deep underground, and the bricks were once wet … Continue reading This House, Once (Deborah Freedman)
Explorers Of The Wild (Cale Atkinson)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Explorers Of The Wild by Cale Atkinson, an adorable story of two adventurers and their unexpected friendship. Exploring the wild takes guts, be you human or bear. It takes knowledge, ingenuity, curiosity and skill. And if you're very, very lucky, sometimes you will find a friend who shares those same … Continue reading Explorers Of The Wild (Cale Atkinson)
