Hello, friends! Our book today is Julia, Child, written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Julie Morstad, an ode to cooking and childhood. From the first time young Julia tastes sole meunière, she is enchanted by cooking and cuisine. She and her friend Simca spend days together, at the market shopping for ingredients, learning the … Continue reading Julia, Child (Kyo Maclear)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Little Dragon, written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Lynx Studios, a tale about embarrassment and acceptance. There once was a little dragon who lived happily and peacefully in a beautiful meadow, one filled with flowers and his cozy cave and starlit skies. One of Dragon’s favorite things … Continue reading The Little Dragon (Sheri Fink)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hey Grandude!, written by Paul McCartney (yes, THAT one) and illustrated by Kathryn Durst, a playful adventure tale with a magical twist. On a dreary, humdrum day, Lucy, Tom, Em, and Bob are bored and listless. That is, until their grandpa - affectionately called “Grandude” - appears with a … Continue reading Hey Grandude! (Paul McCartney)
Hello, friends! Our book today is How To Make A Mom, written by Claressa Swensen and illustrated by Alena Paklina, a sugary sweet tribute to what makes moms so special. Written in the form of a recipe, the text takes the reader step-by-step through the making of a very special mom, using ingredients like sugar, … Continue reading How To Make A Mom (Claressa Swensen)
Hello, friends! Last review of the year! Today, we’re taking a look at When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele, written by Giavanna Grein and illustrated by Amelia Grace Gossman. Our story begins in India, where little Nilly lives with her family on their banana farm. Nilly takes great pride in her job of … Continue reading When Nilly Met Nelly, The Hungry Hungry Ele (Giavanna Grein)
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