Hello, friends! Our book today is Shooting Star Rider, written by Nayoung Jin and illustrated by Geneviève Côté, the story of a little girl’s quest to convince the stars of the importance of dreams. One summer evening, a little girl named Elinor sees a shooting star, and makes a wish: “Make grandpa well.” But the … Continue reading Shooting Star Rider (Nayoung Jin)
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All Around Us (Xelena González)
Hello, friends! Our book today is All Around Us, written by Xelena González and illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia, a sweet tale of the nature of life and the bond between a little girl and her grandfather. Circles are all around us, a man tells his granddaughter. They exist everywhere, even in places we may … Continue reading All Around Us (Xelena González)
Don’t Forget Dexter! (Lindsay Ward)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Don’t Forget Dexter! by Lindsay Ward, the adorable tale of a little lost dinosaur looking for his best friend. Excuse me, but have you seen a little boy named Jack? You see, he came here to the doctor’s office to get a check up with his best friend, Dexter … Continue reading Don’t Forget Dexter! (Lindsay Ward)
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain (JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, written by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D. and illustrated by Sarah Ackerley, an introduction to the functions of the brain and the importance of exercising it. Your brain: you know you have it, you probably know where it is, but do you know what it’s for? Did … Continue reading Your Fantastic Elastic Brain (JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.)
A Place To Start A Family: Poems About Creatures That Build (David L. Harrison)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Place To Start A Family: Poems About Creatures That Build, written by David L. Harrison and illustrated by Giles Laroche, an informative look at the architects of the animal kingdom. Split into sections by environment (Underground Builders, Water Builders, Flying Builders, etc.), each page spread offers a new … Continue reading A Place To Start A Family: Poems About Creatures That Build (David L. Harrison)
