Hello, friends! Our book today is Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall - a beautiful, understated look at the life of a lighthouse and the family that inhabits it. On a tiny rock island at the edge of the world, a beautiful lighthouse was built to last forever, the light welcoming seafarers with a “Hello! Hello! … Continue reading Hello Lighthouse (Sophie Blackall)
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Top 5: Back To School
Hello, friends! As summer winds down and we start heading towards fall, we wanted to bring you a new Top 5 list! This month's theme: Back To School! We're taking a look at some of our favorite books about school and education. We've chosen books that recognize the trepidation that little bookworms may be feeling … Continue reading Top 5: Back To School
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World, written by Susan Hood and illustrated by 13 female artists, a collection of poetry that celebrates fourteen trailblazing women. Each poem introduces us to the life and work of a remarkable young woman: Molly Williams, the first known female … Continue reading Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Ruby’s Wish (Shirin Yim Bridges)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Ruby's Wish, written by Shirin Yim Bridges and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, the true story of a girl and her thirst for education. In a big house in China, a long time ago, there lived an enormous family. The patriarch had taken many wives and had many children, who married … Continue reading Ruby’s Wish (Shirin Yim Bridges)
