Hello, everyone! Our book today is Samson In The Snow by Philip C. Stead, a beautiful tale about kindness and friendship. Samson the woolly mammoth spends each sunny day tending to his dandelion patch, content but alone. One day, a little red bird flits by and asks if she may have a few flowers to … Continue reading Samson In The Snow (Philip C. Stead)
Hey there, friends! Today, we read How This Book Was Made, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Adam Rex, an informative yet hilarious story that explains how a book becomes a book. Every book begins with an idea, including this one. Sometimes, an author can get an idea at the strangest times (arm-wrestling a … Continue reading How This Book Was Made (Mac Barnett)
Hey there, everyone! Today's book is an awesome girl-power twist on a classic children's story: Interstellar Cinderella, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Meg Hunt, a sci-fi spin on the Cinderella tale. Cinderella dreams of one day being a ship's mechanic. Every day, she toils for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, fixing their robots … Continue reading Interstellar Cinderella (Deborah Underwood)
Hello, friends! Today, we read a book called Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) by Keith Negley, a fantastic story about how everyone is allowed to have and express their emotions. Superheroes have feelings! So do ninjas, wrestlers, big biker dudes, even daddies. When saving the world, sometimes tough guys feel sad, disappointed, scared, or lonely. … Continue reading Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) (Keith Negley)
Hello, friends! Today, we read a gorgeous story called A Child Of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston, a celebration of the written word and the magical lands it can transport you too. The story is simple: a little girl sets sail on her raft of imagination, built from the words she reads, and … Continue reading A Child Of Books (Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston)
