Hello, friends! Our book today is The Red Shoes, written by Eleri Glass and illustrated by Ashley Spires, a sweet story of a girl and a coveted pair of crimson shoes. A little girl in a dull, muted world goes to a shoe store with her mother. She’s in need of new shoes, but each … Continue reading The Red Shoes (Eleri Glass)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Couch For Llama by Leah Gilbert, an adorable story of a family, a farm animal, and a comfy couch. The Lago family loves their couch, and it’s been the site of lots of memories for them: playing pretend, family meals, tickle and pillow fights, painting nails, and movie … Continue reading A Couch For Llama (Leah Gilbert)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hey-Ho, To Mars We’ll Go!: A Space-Age Version Of “The Farmer In The Dell”, written by Susan Lendroth and illustrated by Bob Kolar. This delightful take on the classic nursery rhyme teaches readers about what it would take to explore the next great destination in space travel, Mars. Using … Continue reading Hey-Ho, To Mars We’ll Go!: A Space-Age Version Of “The Farmer In The Dell” (Susan Lendroth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the delightful Marigold & Daisy by Andrea Zuill, a story of the highs and lows of sisterhood. Life was pretty great for Marigold - that is, until her ultra-adorable, uber-annoying little sister Daisy was born. Daisy is such a pain! Everybody fusses over how cute she is, and she … Continue reading Marigold & Daisy (Andrea Zuill)
Hello, friends! Our book today is La La La, written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Jaime Kim, a stunning story of loneliness, hope, and the power of song. A little girl sits alone in her blank white home. She sings aloud to herself (“La la la!”), then tries to call out to others with … Continue reading La La La (Kate DiCamillo)
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