Hello, friends! Our book today is The Perfect Party, written by Laurel P. Jackson and illustrated by Hélène Baum-Owoyele, a raucous tale of diversity and inclusivity. It’s Little Robin’s birthday, and all his animal friends have turned out to make his party something special. The perfect party requires the perfect music and food, right? But … Continue reading The Perfect Party (Laurel P. Jackson)
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Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution (Diane Stanley)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution, written by Diane Stanley and illustrated by Jessie Hartland, a look at one of the innovators behind the farm-to-table movement. As a child, Alice’s family had a garden in the warm months that provided them with fresh produce - fruits and veggies … Continue reading Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution (Diane Stanley)
Me & Mama (Cozbi A. Cabrera)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera, an absolutely gorgeous ode to the special moments between mother and daughter. As a little girl descends the stairs, she is greeted warmly by her mother; they are the only two awake yet, and Papa and brother Luca are still asleep. The … Continue reading Me & Mama (Cozbi A. Cabrera)
Who Is It, Whoodini? (Roman Yasiejko)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Who Is It, Whoodini?, written by Roman Yasiejko and illustrated by Gustavo Ramos, a playful pastoral tale of a mysterious discovery. One day, two owls’ teatime is disrupted by a larger, colorful bird crashing into a nearby tree. Whoodini, a deerstalker-and-cape-clad owl, and her trusty pal Cahoots are on … Continue reading Who Is It, Whoodini? (Roman Yasiejko)
How Do You Love?: The Five Ways We Show We Care (Kellie Byrnes)
Hello friends and Happy Valentine’s Day! Our book today is How Do You Love?: The Five Ways We Show We Care, written by Kellie Byrnes and illustrated by Melina Ontiveros, a heartwarming and kid-friendly look at love languages. How do we show the people that we love how we feel about them? Well, there are … Continue reading How Do You Love?: The Five Ways We Show We Care (Kellie Byrnes)
