Hello, friends! Our book today is In My Life, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, illustrated by Genevieve Santos, a picture book interpretation of the classic Beatles song. Following the lyrics of the timeless ballad “In My Life”, the artwork opens on a young curly-haired girl discovering a brand new bike with training wheels, … Continue reading In My Life (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)
Hello, friends! Our book today is William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad by Don Tate, a fascinating look at a lesser-known hero in the fight against slavery. When William Still’s parents escaped slavery before he was born, they were forced by circumstance to leave their two oldest sons behind. … Continue reading William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Don Tate)
Hello, friends! Our book today Beach Toys vs. School Supplies by Mike Ciccotello, an end-of-summer tale of teamwork and cooperation. Shovel and the other beach toys are having a lovely, lazy day at the beach - until Ruler and his fellow school supply pals show up. There’s clearly some bad blood between these implement gangs: … Continue reading Beach Toys vs. School Supplies (Mike Ciccotello)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Hidden Treasure by Elly MacKay, a sweet, summery ode to the small yet priceless treasures to be found all around us. A young girl makes for the beach with her Papa and her dog, excited to hunt for treasures. There are things in the shops they pass that others … Continue reading Hidden Treasure (Elly MacKay)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sleep, My Baby, written by Dr. Lena Allen-Shore and Jacques J. M. Shore, and illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle, an enormously sweet lullaby from parent to child in board book form. This bedtime serenade, based on a lullaby written by the author’s mother, opens on a mother carrying her baby … Continue reading Sleep, My Baby (Dr. Lena Allen-Shore & Jacques J. M. Shore)
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