Hello, everyone! Today, we're wrapping up our Black History Month series with We March by Shane W. Evans, an account of the 1963 March on Washington written from a child's point of view. Set against the background of the seminal civil rights protest, We March tells the story of one family's experience, presenting the history … Continue reading We March (Shane W. Evans)
Hello, friends! Today, we read Antoinette by Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson, an adorable tale about finding one's talents. The Poodle and Bulldog families from Gaston are back with another adventure, this time centered around Gaston's counterpart, Antoinette, a feisty poodle raised with three bulldog brothers. Antoinette's brothers each have very special skills: one is … Continue reading Antoinette (Kelly DiPucchio & Christian Robinson)
Hello, everyone! For our book today, we chose Milk Goes To School by Terry Border, a story about making friends and what can happen when we rush to judgement. It's Milk's first day of school, and she's nervous. Her dad gives her a new backpack and tells her that she is "la creme de la … Continue reading Milk Goes To School (Terry Border)
Hello, friends! Today, we read One More Acorn by Don Freeman and Roy Freeman, the story of a little squirrel and his quest to find the perfect acorn. Earl the squirrel has to find lots of acorns to feed his family before winter hibernation, so he has lots of work to do. He's got just … Continue reading One More Acorn (Don Freeman & Roy Freeman)
Happy President's Day! In honor of the occasion, our book today is Our Enduring Spirit: President Barack Obama's First Words To America, excerpted from the 2009 Inauguration Day speech by former President Barack Obama and illustrated by Greg Ruth. Beginning with the timeless presidential opening of "My fellow Americans," the words of Obama's first address … Continue reading Our Enduring Spirit: President Barack Obama’s First Words To America (Barack Obama)
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