Hello, friends! Our book today is 100 Endangered Species by Rachel Hudson, an awesome compendium of creatures from around the world who are in need of protection. Perhaps you’ve heard of the orangutan, but have you ever heard of a Moscardón? Did you know whooping cranes mated for life? Or that there are only 200 … Continue reading 100 Endangered Species (Rachel Hudson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Turkey Goes To School, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, the fifth in the pair’s series featuring the shenanigans of Turkey and his barnyard friends. Farm kids Max and Millie are preparing excitedly for the first day of school, but even more excited are their collection … Continue reading Turkey Goes To School (Wendi Silvano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is In My Life, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, illustrated by Genevieve Santos, a picture book interpretation of the classic Beatles song. Following the lyrics of the timeless ballad “In My Life”, the artwork opens on a young curly-haired girl discovering a brand new bike with training wheels, … Continue reading In My Life (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)
Hello, friends! Our book today is William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad by Don Tate, a fascinating look at a lesser-known hero in the fight against slavery. When William Still’s parents escaped slavery before he was born, they were forced by circumstance to leave their two oldest sons behind. … Continue reading William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Don Tate)
Hello, friends! Our book today Beach Toys vs. School Supplies by Mike Ciccotello, an end-of-summer tale of teamwork and cooperation. Shovel and the other beach toys are having a lovely, lazy day at the beach - until Ruler and his fellow school supply pals show up. There’s clearly some bad blood between these implement gangs: … Continue reading Beach Toys vs. School Supplies (Mike Ciccotello)
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