Hello, friends! Today, we read a gorgeous story called A Child Of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston, a celebration of the written word and the magical lands it can transport you too. The story is simple: a little girl sets sail on her raft of imagination, built from the words she reads, and … Continue reading A Child Of Books (Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston)
Hello, everyone! Our book today is Dragon Was Terrible, written by the awesome Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli. This fun story is about a mean dragon, and the little boy who tames him in the most unexpected of ways! There's no getting around it: Dragon was terrible. Every day, he seemed to find … Continue reading Dragon Was Terrible (Kelly DiPucchio)
Hello, everybody! Today, we read a fabulous book called Ada Twist, Scientist, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, a fantastic story about a very curious little girl. Ada Twist is so observant of the world around her, she does not utter a single word until she is three. And her first word? … Continue reading Ada Twist, Scientist (Andrea Beaty)
Hey there, everyone! Today, we read Hiding Phil by Eric Barclay, a sweet and silly story about an elephant named Phil. Three children discover a new friend one day - a derby-hatted elephant named Phil. They invite him to play, and the four friends (plus one dachshund) have a fun day together. However, in the … Continue reading Hiding Phil (Eric Barclay)
Hello! Our book today is Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis, a strange and wonderful look at a very small piece of the world. Spotting a sprout in the ground, "Du iz tak?" one little bug asks of another in their special language (an invented tongue created by Ellis for the book), meaning "What is … Continue reading Du Iz Tak? (Carson Ellis)
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