Hello, friends! Our book today is Jules Vs. The Ocean by Jessie Sima, a sweet and funny story of a summer’s day. When Jules hits the beach, she has a clear mission: she wants to build the biggest, most awesome sand castle ever to impress her big sister. She sets to work right away, but … Continue reading Jules Vs. The Ocean (Jessie Sima)
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)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Used To Be Famous, written by Becky Cattie and Tara Luebbe and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, a follow-up to last year’s I Am Famous. Kiely - the precocious, performing girl of the first book - is back, and still the center of attention. She has practically everything one … Continue reading I Used To Be Famous (Becky Cattie & Tara Luebbe)
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)
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)
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