Hello, friends! March kicks off Women’s History Month, and we are celebrating with today’s book, Rosalind Looked Closer: An Unsung Hero of Molecular Science, written by Lisa Gerin and illustrated by Chiara Fedele. Growing up in 1920’s London, Rosalind Franklin was told that girls can’t be scientists, most frequently by her father. Yet her mother … Continue reading Rosalind Looked Closer: An Unsung Hero of Molecular Science (Lisa Gerin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Wonder Dogs!, written by Linda Ashman and illustrated by Karen Obuhanych, a delightful and touching ode to canine companions. Dogs can do all sorts of amazing things! Agility athletes, super-scenters, brave rescuers, courageous guards, and faithful service pups - there are many dogs that have jobs helping people every … Continue reading Wonder Dogs! (Linda Ashman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Animals, written by Maud Poulain, illustrated by Peggy Nille, and translated by Wendeline A. Hardenberg, part of The Pop-Up Guide series by Twirl Books. Separated into biomes such as rain forest, backyard, desert, mountains, and so on, readers are introduced to dozens of animal species from all over the … Continue reading Animals (Maud Poulain)
Hello, friends! Our book today is How to Become a Superhero by Davide Calì and Gómez, a crime-fighting instruction manual for imaginative play. So you’ve decided to be a superhero… where should you start? You’ll need a costume, naturally - but should you go for a cape or a mask? You should also probably decide … Continue reading How to Become a Superhero (Davide Calì & Gómez)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear Story by Apryl Stott, a sweet tale of friendship and courage. Pals Bear and Coco - who fans of Stott’s will remember from the author/illustrator’s previous title, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light - are a perfect match, even if they are … Continue reading Find Your Brave (Apryl Stott)
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