Hello, friends! Our book today is Spoon, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Scott Magoon, a story about not letting greener pastures distract from one's blessings. Spoon is your average, everyday utensil. He lives in the cutlery drawer with his mom and dad, visits his Aunt Silver for dinner on Sundays, and has … Continue reading Spoon (Amy Krouse Rosenthal)
Hello everyone! Our book today is Zero by Kathryn Otoshi, a numbers book that's part counting, part confidence, and all about finding value. Zero is a big round number, and she feels a bit empty inside. All the other numbers have value, they can all count together, and Zero feels left out. After all, you … Continue reading Zero (Kathryn Otoshi)
Hello everyone! Our book today is Freckleface Strawberry, written by Julianne Moore and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, the story of a little girl learning to love her freckles. Freckleface Strawberry is a girl who is just like everyone else, except for her red hair and freckles, the latter of which she is rather self-conscious, as … Continue reading Freckleface Strawberry (Julianne Moore)
Summer Reading Day 49: Feeling that I had to somehow make up for the unexpected and unpleasant racism of yesterday's book, today we read Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christina Baldacchino. This book was recommended to me by a fellow librarian for a storytime display at my Body Positivity/Diversity storytime. It looked interesting, … Continue reading Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (Christina Baldacchino)
The Baby Bookworm 