Hello, friends! Our book today is Lali's Feather, written by Farhana Zia and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, a delightful story of ingenuity and friendship. Lali is playing in the field one day when she finds a feather. Wishing to return it to its owner, she asks Rooster, Crow, and Peacock if they are missing … Continue reading Lali’s Feather (Farhana Zia)
Hello, friends! Our book today is How To by Julie Morstad, a charmingly understated celebration of the simple pleasures of childhood. Childhood doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but that’s okay - half the fun is discovering the “how to’s” along the way. For instance, how to see the wind? Paper kites and balloons. How … Continue reading How To (Julie Morstad)
Hello, everybody! Today's book is This Is My Dollhouse by Giselle Potter, a sweet tale of imaginative play. As the story opens, the little girl who serves as narrator introduces the reader to her dollhouse. She made it herself from a cardboard box, painted on bricks, and colored the walls to look like wallpaper. And … Continue reading This Is My Dollhouse (Giselle Potter)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Hooray For Today! by Brian Won, an adorably funny story about a fun-loving and well-meaning owl who just can't seem to find a playmate. Owl wakes up at the crack of dusk in a great mood! He's gathered all this toys and books and playthings, and he can't wait to … Continue reading Hooray For Today! (Brian Won)
Summer Reading Day 65: Our book today was What To Do With A Box by Jane Yolen & Chris Sheban, and it was awesome. As you could probably guess, it's all about a perennial favorite of children's playthings, the cardboard box. Specifically, it's all the things a box can be to someone with a little … Continue reading What To Do With A Box (Jane Yolen & Chris Sheban)
The Baby Bookworm 