Hello, friends! Our book today is How to Be a Real Man by Scott Stuart, a picture book exploration of toxic masculinity and how to rise above it. There are lots of examples from history that we use to celebrate “manly” men: Vikings, pirates, Spartans, etc. However, these examples are usually celebrated for being tough, … Continue reading How to Be a Real Man (Scott Stuart)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Animal Architects, written by Amy Cherrix and illustrated by Chris Sasaki, a look at some remarkable creatures and their building skills. Have you ever heard of an animal building a trapdoor? Or body armor? Or a 30-foot skyscraper? If not, then you’ve not met the trapdoor spider, the carrier … Continue reading Animal Architects (Amy Cherrix)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Playing with Lanterns, written by Wang Yage, illustrated by Zhu Chengliang, and translated by Helen Wang, a sweet tale of tradition and celebration. While the first two days of the New Year are delightful in Zhao Di’s snow-covered northern village, she most looks forward to the fifth day, when … Continue reading Playing with Lanterns (Wang Yage)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Jazz for Lunch!, written by Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by Eugenia Mello, a toe-tapping, finger-snapping musical, culinary romp. A young boy has a lunch date with his Aunt Nina, and she’s taking him to the hottest and tastiest jazz club to enjoy some music and eats. Unfortunately, as great … Continue reading Jazz for Lunch! (Jarrett Dapier)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Have You Seen Gordon? by Adam Jay Epstein and Ruth Chan, a hilariously clever twist on seek-and-find books. Have you seen Gordon? You’d think a bright purple tapir wouldn’t be tough to find, but in a crowd of creatures of all shapes, sizes, and species, it can be tricky. … Continue reading Have You Seen Gordon? (Adam Jay Epstein & Ruth Chan)
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