Hello, friends! Our book today is Marie Curie by Demi, a comprehensive look at the life and scientific contributions of the brilliant Madame Curie. Born in Poland to a family of scientists and educators, Marie was fascinated by science at a young age. Despite an often-difficult childhood, she studied and worked to help fund not … Continue reading Marie Curie (Demi)
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The Snuggly (Glen Huser)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Snuggly, written by Glen Huser and illustrated by Milan Pavlović, a silly tale of a baby carrier and the kids who push t to its limits. When Todd’s baby sister comes home from the hospital, he can’t help but notice the fascinating contraption hanging from his dad’s chest. … Continue reading The Snuggly (Glen Huser)
I Need All Of It (Petra Postert)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Need All Of It, written by Petra Postert and illustrated by Jens Rassmus, a whimsical look at the “treasures” that children pick up. While Jim is helping his dad sort laundry, Dad finds a pocket full of odds and ends that Jim has picked up: a button, a … Continue reading I Need All Of It (Petra Postert)
Pride: The Story Of Harvey Milk And The Rainbow Flag (Rob Sanders)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Pride: The Story Of Harvey Milk And The Rainbow Flag, written by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Steven Salerno, a beautiful and moving ode to the banner of the LGBTQ community. Harvey Milk had a dream. He wanted all people to be treated equally under the law; to love … Continue reading Pride: The Story Of Harvey Milk And The Rainbow Flag (Rob Sanders)
The Little School Bus (Margery Cuyler)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Little School Bus, written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Bob Kolar, a cheerful look at the life of a school bus. In bouncy rhyming text, the reader is introduced to the titular school bus and its driver, Bob. Early morning, the pair wake up and - after … Continue reading The Little School Bus (Margery Cuyler)
