Hello, friends! Our book today is Goldy, written by Kate Ellie Fitzgerald and illustrated by Melissa Filepe, a look at community coming together to help one of their own. On his daily bike commute from school, Jack Gum notices that his favorite tree - a giant deciduous named for her lovely yellow-green leaves - has … Continue reading Goldy (Kate Ellie Fitzgerald)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Acorn Was a Little Wild, written by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson, a playful tale of one very adventurous young seed. Acorn was the first of his generation to take a flying leap from the tree. The great oak warned him not to, that squirrels would get … Continue reading Acorn Was a Little Wild (Jen Arena)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Trees, written by Tony Johnston and illustrated by Tiffany Bozic, a gorgeous and enchanting ode to, well, trees. What is more perfect than a tree? Gentle, spare free verse poetry leads readers through various musings on the wonders of trees; their love of the sky, the way they provide … Continue reading Trees (Tony Johnston)
Hello friends! Our book today is The Things That I Love About Trees, written by Chris Butterworth and illustrated by Charlotte Voake, a meditative ode to trees throughout the seasons. A little girl and her friends spend time throughout the year playing among the trees and appreciating what makes them so lovely in each season. … Continue reading The Things That I Love About Trees (Chris Butterworth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the lovely Wonderfall by Michael Hall, a clever book of word mash-ups that celebrates the fall season. Told through the eyes of a colorful autumn tree, we are presented with scenes from fall, each set to the theme of a different play on the word "fall." There are the … Continue reading Wonderfall (Michael Hall)
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