Hello, friends! Our book today is World At Your Feet, written by Rob Parker and illustrated by Lawerta, a clever look at some of the most famous goals in world soccer history. Presented in a first person narrative, the reader is swept into sixteen of the most critical, masterful, and/or unbelievable soccer (or football, as … Continue reading World At Your Feet (Rob Parker)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Stone For Sascha by Aaron Becker, a picture book that examines loss, time, permanence, and love. The wordless story opens on a young girl collecting yellow flowers. She is bringing them back to her family, where they are holding a funeral for their recently deceased dog. She lays … Continue reading A Stone For Sascha (Aaron Becker)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter To His Daughter, written by Mark Gonzales and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini, a powerful look at religious and racial tolerance through an intimately personal lens. A father speaks to his daughter about the big things in life: the vastness of our planet and … Continue reading Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter To His Daughter (Mark Gonzales)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Most Unusual Day, written by Sydra Mallery and illustrated by E. B. Goodale, a beautiful book about a distracted little girl. Most days, Caroline is eager to get out of bed and start her day - but not today. She feels unusually nervous and stressed, and it shows … Continue reading A Most Unusual Day (Sydra Mallery)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mae Among The Stars, written by Roda Ahmed and illustrated by Stasia Burrington, a story inspired by real-life astronaut Mae Jemison’s early years. When her parents ask her what she wants to do when she grows up, Mae says something odd: “I want to see the Earth”. When they … Continue reading Mae Among The Stars (Roda Ahmed)
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