Hello, friends! Our book today is The Lumberjack’s Beard by Duncan Beedie, a funny yet sweet story of friendship and conservation. Jim Hickory the lumberjack lives a simple life, following a comfortable routine. Each morning he wakes, limbers up (limbering is important for lumbering, you see), then eats a tall stack of delicious pancakes. Then … Continue reading The Lumberjack’s Beard (Duncan Beedie)
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I’ve Loved You Since Forever (Hoda Kotb)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I’ve Loved You Since Forever, written by Hoda Kotb and illustrated by Suzie Mason, a heartfelt love letter from parent to child. When does a mother or father begin to love their baby? From the day they meet them? No no, the love between a mother or father and … Continue reading I’ve Loved You Since Forever (Hoda Kotb)
Imogene’s Last Stand (Candace Fleming & Nancy Carpenter)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Imogene’s Last Stand by Candace Fleming & Nancy Carpenter, a delightful tale of a courageous little girl with a passion for US history. Imogene has loved history from her first words - literally (they were, “Four score and seven years ago”). At school, she gives a show-and-tell lecture series … Continue reading Imogene’s Last Stand (Candace Fleming & Nancy Carpenter)
What Happens Next (Susan Hughes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is What Happens Next, written by Susan Hughes and illustrated by Carey Sookocheff, a thoughtful story on bullying. The unnamed protagonist (also cleverly portrayed as genderless) lays things out in a matter-of-fact way: “Why I Don’t Want To Go To School Today: Bully B.” Bully B. is a mean girl … Continue reading What Happens Next (Susan Hughes)
Let’s Hatch Chicks!: Explore The Wonderful World Of Chickens And Eggs (Lisa Steele)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Let’s Hatch Chicks!: Explore The Wonderful World Of Chickens And Eggs, written by Lisa Steele and illustrated by Perry Taylor, an adorably informative instruction book for young poultry enthusiasts. The book begins by introducing Violet, a Lavender Orpington chicken (based on Steele’s real-life hen) who lives on a sunny … Continue reading Let’s Hatch Chicks!: Explore The Wonderful World Of Chickens And Eggs (Lisa Steele)
