Hello, friends! Our book today is Arlo, The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep by Catherine Rayner, a stunning bedtime story for the sleep-deprived. Arlo is exhausted, yet sleep eludes him; everything seems to interrupt his attempts to settle. The grass is too prickly, the trees too noisy, the sun too hot, and his family pride of … Continue reading Arlo, The Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep (Catherine Rayner)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Clueless: A Totally Classic Picture Book, adapted by G. M. Berrow and illustrated by Heather Burns, a kidlit tribute to the popular teen movie of the same name. Cher and Dionne are the most popular, fashionable girls at Bronson Alcott Elementary - they know all the right looks, all … Continue reading Clueless: A Totally Classic Picture Book (G. M. Berrow)
Hello, friends! Our book today is All Welcome Here, written by James Preller and illustrated by Mary Grandpre, a poetic look at the varied experiences and emotions of the first day of school. Told in a serious of titled haiku, readers are treated to nearly thirty miniature stories, featuring a diverse array of characters, settings, … Continue reading All Welcome Here (James Preller)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade, written by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Letizia Rizzo, a primer for young readers on how to be an ally. Blaine loves all things sparkly: spangles, sequins, glitter, and shine - it can never be too much for him. His love of glitz … Continue reading Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade (Rob Sanders)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Gnu and Shrew, written by Danny Schnitzlein and illustrated by Anca Sandu, a tale of ingenuity and perseverance. As pals Gnu and Shrew rest beside a wide, crocodile-infested river, Gnu relates a tale he has heard - that in a cave on the opposite bank, there hides a wealth … Continue reading Gnu and Shrew (Danny Schnitzlein)
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