Hello, friends! Our book today is The Proudest Blue, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S. K. Ali, and illustrated by Hatem Aly, a beautiful tale of sisterhood and hijabi pride. Sisters Asiyah and Faizah (inspired by Muhammad’s own sisters) are at the shop to pick out Asiyah’s “first day” hijab. Immediately, the older sister is … Continue reading The Proudest Blue (Ibtihaj Muhammad, with S. K. Ali)
Tag: sisterhood
Marigold & Daisy (Andrea Zuill)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the delightful Marigold & Daisy by Andrea Zuill, a story of the highs and lows of sisterhood. Life was pretty great for Marigold - that is, until her ultra-adorable, uber-annoying little sister Daisy was born. Daisy is such a pain! Everybody fusses over how cute she is, and she … Continue reading Marigold & Daisy (Andrea Zuill)
Frozen: A Sister More Like Me (Barbara Jean Hicks)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Frozen: A Sister More Like Me, written by Barbara Jean Hicks and illustrated by Brittney Lee, a beautiful companion to the Disney movie that explores the true meaning and value of sisterhood. Told in rhyme, and from both Elsa and Anna’s perspectives, our story begins in a similar place … Continue reading Frozen: A Sister More Like Me (Barbara Jean Hicks)
Maple & Willow Together (Lori Nichols)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Maple & Willow Together by Lori Nichols, the adorable second book in the Maple & Willow series. Maple and Willow are sisters, and love spending all their time together. They play together, eat together, and even sleep in the same bed if little Willow gets scared or lonely. They … Continue reading Maple & Willow Together (Lori Nichols)
Little Big Girl (Claire Keane)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Little Big Girl by Claire Keane, a heart-meltingly sweet ode to big sisterhood. Matisse is a little girl. Every morning, she brushes her little teeth, ties her little shoes, and gets into her little car seat to go off into her big, busy city. But when Matisse's baby brother is … Continue reading Little Big Girl (Claire Keane)
