Hello, friends! Our book today is Tomatoes in My Lunchbox, written by Costantia Manoli and illustrated by Magdalena Mora, a sweet story of cultural blending and friendship. On her first day of school in her new country, the child protagonist is dismayed to hear her teacher and classmates attempt to speak her name. When her … Continue reading Tomatoes in My Lunchbox (Costantia Manoli)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Friends by Daniela Sosa, a surprisingly candid look at the world of friendship for young readers. What is a friend? It could be someone you’ve known since birth, or someone you’ve only just met. Someone who was your friend for just a short while, or someone whose friendship will … Continue reading Friends (Daniela Sosa)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mary Had a Little Plan, written by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, a lovely tale of determination and community. Fashionable Mary, first introduced in the title Mary Had a Little Glam, is passing by a vacant lot with her parent one day when she is struck with … Continue reading Mary Had a Little Plan (Tammi Sauer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World- Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid by Katie Mazeika. Growing up in Australia, Annette loved to sing and dance, but an illness in childhood weakened her legs to the point of requiring apparatus in order to walk. Hoping … Continue reading Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World- Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid (Katie Mazeika)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the eagerly-awaited return of a beloved picture book character in The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! by Mo Willems. The opinionated pigeon is back and so. very. ready. to ride the roller coaster today. He knows that riding the roller coaster will NOT be easy. He will need … Continue reading The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! (Mo Willems)
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