Hello, friends! Our book today is Almost Always Best, Best Friends by Apryl Stott, a sweet tale of friendship and communication. Poppy the tiger and Clementine the llama (alpaca? sheep? adorable and fluffy regardless) are best, best friends. They love to spend the day together - playing, doing experiments, baking, and working on their bookmark-crafting … Continue reading Almost Always Best, Best Friends (Apryl Stott)
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For Those Who Dream (Benjamin Carroll)
Hello, friends! Our book today is For Those Who Dream by Benjamin Carroll, a meditation on dreams and dreamers. Dreams are incredible things. They are universes of limitless possibilities that exist in our very own heads, and can enable us to do and be whatever we believe! Whether it’s flying a rocket ship to outer … Continue reading For Those Who Dream (Benjamin Carroll)
Bloom (Ruth Forman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bloom, written by Ruth Forman and illustrated by Talia Skyles, a sweet board book about black girl beauty. Just like each flower, each female-presenting black child in this garden blooms. No matter their skintone, hair type, hair color, or style, each girl is beautiful. And just like the flowers, … Continue reading Bloom (Ruth Forman)
Little Seed (Benson Shum)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Seed by Benson Shum, a sweet board book about sharing snuggles. Every morning, Little Seed wakes to a great big hug from Mama Earth. While Little Seed loves hugs and wants to hug the whole world, they lament that their arms are too small for such a task. … Continue reading Little Seed (Benson Shum)
I Really Want to Be First! & I Really Want a Bigger Piece! (Harriet Ziefert)
Hello, friends! Sorry we missed our review yesterday, but to make up for it, we’ve got a double review for you! Our books today are the first two titles in the Really Bird series - I Really Want to Be First! and I Really Want a Bigger Piece! - written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated … Continue reading I Really Want to Be First! & I Really Want a Bigger Piece! (Harriet Ziefert)
