Hello, friends! Our book today is Mary Poppins, a picture book based on the original novel by P.L. Travers, adapted by Amy Novesky, and illustrated by Geneviève Godbout. With a story that follows Travers’s classic 1934 book and visuals that evoke the beloved Disney movie, we are introduced to the Banks children: Jane, Michael, and … Continue reading Mary Poppins (P.L. Travers, adp. by Amy Novesky)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ollie And The Wishing Stone, written by Tony J. Perri and illustrated by David K. Ridgeway, a tale of courage, friendship, and selflessness. Ollie is a woodchuck, the only one to ever answer the question of whether or not a woodchuck could chuck wood. You see, Ollie grew up … Continue reading Ollie And The Wishing Stone (Tony J. Perri)
Hey there, friends! We’re back after a somewhat unexpected extended absence with a now-four-year-old Baby Bookworm and a sweet new book to review: SUPERBUNS! by Diane Kredensor. Little Buns is better known around the neighborhood by her superhero name: SUPERBUNS! With the power of a kind heart and a helpful attitude, she is always on … Continue reading SUPERBUNS! (Diane Kredensor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Spiky, written and illustrated by Ilaria Guarducci and translated by Laura Watkinson, the tale of a troublesome creature. Spiky is aptly named; for one, he is covered in sharp spikes, and for another, he is as nasty as can be. He spends his days roaming the forest and terrorizing … Continue reading Spiky (Ilaria Guarducci)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Butterflies On The First Day Of School, written by Annie Silvestro and illustrated by Dream Chen, a charming tale of back-to-school jitters. Rosie is utterly eager for her first day of school: she’s practiced writing her name and raising her hand, picked out her first backpack, and learned her … Continue reading Butterflies On The First Day Of School (Annie Silvestro)
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