Hello, friends! Our book today is Summer, written by Cao Wenxuan and illustrated by Yu Rong, a modern-day fable of kindness and cooperation. The book begins with a brief prelude, a page that sets a rural summer scene, complete with people and animals sheltering from the bright sun. Then the story jumps to a hot, … Continue reading Summer (Cao Wenxuan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Koala Is Not A Bear, written by Kristin L. Gray and illustrated by Rachel McAlister, a curious case of mistaken identity. Koala is delighted to be going to camp for the first time, but also a bit nervous; she wants to fit in. When she arrives, she spends a … Continue reading Koala Is Not A Bear (Kristin L. Gray)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the first three books of the Skwerdlock series by Pops Jamison: Meet The Skwerdlock!, I Saw The Skwerdlock, and Never Take The Skwerdlock To The Doctor. In Meet The Skwerdlock!, the reader is greeted by Trish, a young girl with a rather unusual acquaintance. See, once when she was … Continue reading Meet The Skwerdlock!, I Saw The Skwerdlock, & Never Take The Skwerdlock To The Doctor! (Pops Jamison)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ten Clever Ninjas, written by Sarah Floyd and illustrated by Marcin Bruchnalski, a playful counting book that follows the friendship of ten young martial artists. One clever ninja wakes up in his room, finding a note from his mom to him and his brother, asking for some quiet time … Continue reading Ten Clever Ninjas (Sarah Floyd)
Hello, friends! Our book today is It's Not A Bed, It's A Time Machine, written by Mickey Rapkin and illustrated by Teresa Martinez, a delightful adventure that encourages little ones to be brave at bedtime. “Be brave!” says the mom of our hero - a little boy - as she closes the bedroom door. “You’re … Continue reading It’s Not A Bed, It’s A Time Machine (Mickey Rapkin)
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