Hello, friends! Our book today is Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth, written by Michelle Duster and illustrated by Laura Freeman, a powerful profile of an incredible activist and writer. Born into slavery in 1862, Ida began her professional career at only sixteen, when she became a school teacher to support her five younger siblings. … Continue reading Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth (Michelle Duster)
Hello, friends! So sorry for the technical difficulties we’ve been having this week, but I think we’ve got them cleared up - on to our next review! Today we’re looking at Once Upon A Forest by Pam Fong, a lovely meditation on the love and care that goes into helping something grow. As a little … Continue reading Once Upon A Forest (Pam Fong)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dodos Are Not Extinct! by Paddy Donnelly, a humorous look at the secret lives of extinct (or are they?) creatures. They are many famous creatures that have gone extinct over time: dodos, quaggas, great auks, Irish elk. But wait, did they? Little do us humans know, these animals are … Continue reading Dodos Are Not Extinct! (Paddy Donnelly)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Very First You by Scott Stuart, a joyful celebration of individuality. In the history of time, there has never been a you - you are the very first you! That makes everything about you special: your laugh, your look, your ideas, and your heart. And because everything about … Continue reading The Very First You (Scott Stuart)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Story Blanket, written by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz, and illustrated by Elena Odriozola, a tale of generosity and community. In a small village in the snow-covered mountains - the nation is not identified, but context clues suggest somewhere in Eastern Europe - there lives an old … Continue reading The Story Blanket (Ferida Wolff & Harriet May Savitz)
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