Hello, friends! Our book today is Skelly's Halloween, written by David Martin and illustrated by Lori Richmond, a festively fun romp for the spookiest time of the year. Skelly is so excited! He’s just woken up from his year-long nap for Halloween! He has to quickly throw together a costume: nothing too scary, like his … Continue reading Skelly’s Halloween (David Martin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Stop That Yawn!, written by Caron Levis and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, a wonderfully unique bedtime fairytale. Gabby is plumb tired of being, well, tired. All the pajamas, storytimes, and lullabies are simply too humdrum, and she’s ready for a change of pace. So one night, she convinces her … Continue reading Stop That Yawn! (Caron Levis)
Hello, friends! Sorry for our long hiatus, but we’re back! Our book today is Porcupine's Pie, written by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh, a delightful tale of generosity and friendship. Fall Feast Day is here, and Porcupine is prickled with excitement - she can’t wait to bake her famous Cranberry Pie for all … Continue reading Porcupine’s Pie (Laura Renauld)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Try A Little Kindness by Henry Cole, a sweet and sometimes silly guide to simple acts of kindness. Alternating between rhyming text, instructional sentences and vignetted dialogue, readers are encouraged to try to add a little kindness to their daily routines. First, they can start by waking up with … Continue reading Try A Little Kindness (Henry Cole)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Fire Truck Dreams, written by Sharon Chriscoe and illustrated by Dave Mottram, third in Chriscoe’s series of big-machine bedtime stories. Following the same beats as the previous installments - Race Car Dreams and Bulldozer Dreams, - a fire truck finishes his busy day of rescuing kittens and putting out … Continue reading Fire Truck Dreams (Sharon Chriscoe)
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