The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale (Deborah Diesen)

Hello, friends! Our book today is The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, written by Deborah Diesen and featuring illustrations by Isidre Monés (based on the work of Dan Hanna), the latest in the series of marine animal-themed stories on emotional management. Mr. Fish (only referred to by his better-known moniker in the title) is … Continue reading The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale (Deborah Diesen)

My Dadima Wears a Sari (Kashmira Sheth)

Hello, friends! For our last review of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re reviewing My Dadima Wears a Sari, written by Kashmira Sheth and illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi, a lovely tale of tradition and cultural dress celebrating its 15th anniversary of publication. Rupa’s dadima (Hindi for “grandmother”) wears a sari every single day, morning and night, at … Continue reading My Dadima Wears a Sari (Kashmira Sheth)

Chinese Kite Festival (中国风筝节) (Rich Lo)

Hello, friends! Our book today is Chinese Kite Festival (中国风筝节) by Rich Lo, a lovely bilingual dance through the sky with some unique kite creatures. Join a menagerie of high-flying animals in a simple title that combines animal names with their symbolic meanings in Chinese culture and the Simplified Chinese written language. Readers can spy … Continue reading Chinese Kite Festival (中国风筝节) (Rich Lo)