Hello, everybody! For today, we thought we'd review a classic: Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, a timeless story of perseverance, loyalty, and kindness. Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have traveled the country together, digging canals, mountain railroads, highways, and basements for the tallest skyscrapers in the … Continue reading Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton)
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Madeline Finn And The Library Dog (Lisa Papp)
Hello, everyone! Today, we read Madeline Finn And The Library Dog by Lisa Papp, a wonderfully sweet story about friendship and perseverance. Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. She's not very good at it, and while she tries very hard, she gets embarrassed and frustrated when she messes up. The other kids even laugh … Continue reading Madeline Finn And The Library Dog (Lisa Papp)
Wombat Divine (Mem Fox)
Happy Holidays Week, Day 3: Hello, everybody! Today's book is Wombat Divine, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Kerry Argent, a very sweet tale of a wombat, a nativity play, and a dream. Of all the holidays, Wombat loves Christmas most of all! He especially loves the Nativity play, and wants more than anything … Continue reading Wombat Divine (Mem Fox)
