Hello, friends! Our book today is Goldy, written by Kate Ellie Fitzgerald and illustrated by Melissa Filepe, a look at community coming together to help one of their own. On his daily bike commute from school, Jack Gum notices that his favorite tree - a giant deciduous named for her lovely yellow-green leaves - has … Continue reading Goldy (Kate Ellie Fitzgerald)
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Oscar Goes to the Moon (Helen Tanner)
Hello, friends! Sorry for our unexpected absence over the last week, we had some technical difficulties! But we are back with today’s book, Oscar Goes to the Moon by Helen Tanner, a delightful tale of exploration and friendship. Oscar has always known that he was a bunny that wanted to go places. One day at … Continue reading Oscar Goes to the Moon (Helen Tanner)
Sometimes I’m a Baby Bear, Sometimes I’m a Snail: Ways to Say How We Feel (Moira Butterfield)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sometimes I’m a Baby Bear, Sometimes I’m a Snail: Ways to Say How We Feel, written by Moira Butterfield and illustrated by Gwen Millward, a fantastic look at emotional autonomy and expression. The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with feeling different day to day. Sometimes, you might feel playful … Continue reading Sometimes I’m a Baby Bear, Sometimes I’m a Snail: Ways to Say How We Feel (Moira Butterfield)
The New Rooster (Rilla Alexander)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The New Rooster by Rilla Alexander, a sweet and silly tale of language diversity. Arriving for his first early-morning shift, the new wake-up call rooster at the ZZZ Hotel is excited to begin his job in a new country. Getting there just in time, the rooster takes a deep … Continue reading The New Rooster (Rilla Alexander)
The Big Scream (Kirsti Call)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Big Scream, written by Kirsti Call and illustrated by Denis Angelov, a lesson in processing anger for little readers. Written primarily in short, eight-syllable couplets, this board book for young bookworms follows a child through an emotional reaction that most kids - and their parents - are likely … Continue reading The Big Scream (Kirsti Call)
