Hello, friends! Our book today is Pretty Kitty, written by Karen Beaumont and illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, a delightful counting book with unexpected heart. An elderly man alone in the big city comes upon a tiny kitty. He acknowledges the adorable kitten’s charm, but he makes it clear that he is not looking to adopt … Continue reading Pretty Kitty (Karen Beaumont)
Hello, friends! Our book today is 100 Bugs!: A Counting Book, written by Kate Narita and illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman, a colorful and engaging interactive book for young entomologists. A brother and sister wake up, excited to start their day - they’re going bug-counting, and you’re invited to join! Each two-page spread features ten individuals … Continue reading 100 Bugs!: A Counting Book (Kate Narita)
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)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Day With Dogs by Dorothée de Monfreid, a positively wonderful book of words, letters, numbers and animals for beginning readers. Follow a motley crew of dogs as they wake up, get ready for the day, visit the city and the countryside, go shopping, prepare meals, and head to … Continue reading A Day With Dogs (Dorothée de Monfreid)
Hello everyone! Our book today is Zero by Kathryn Otoshi, a numbers book that's part counting, part confidence, and all about finding value. Zero is a big round number, and she feels a bit empty inside. All the other numbers have value, they can all count together, and Zero feels left out. After all, you … Continue reading Zero (Kathryn Otoshi)
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