Happy Labor Day, everyone! For our book today, we chose Counting Crows, written by Kahti Appelt and illustrated by Rob Dunlavey. This is a fun and different counting books that focuses on a flock of crows who are full of personality. The counting focuses mainly on groups of three, counting from one to twelve, and … Continue reading Counting Crows (Kahti Appelt)
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Worm Loves Worm (J.J. Austrian)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Worm Loves Worm, written by J.J. Austrian and illustrated by Mike Curato. This is an unbelievably charming book about two little worms and the love they share. Worm loves Worm, and vice versa, so they decide to be married. Their insect friends help them organize their wedding, volunteering to … Continue reading Worm Loves Worm (J.J. Austrian)
Are We There Yet? (Dan Santat)
Summer Reading Day 90: WE'VE DONE IT! Ninety books for 90 days of summer! Hooray! To wrap up our summer of reading, we picked Are We There Yet? by Dan Santat to read today. As a young boy rides in the backseat of his parents' car to his grandmother's house, he begins to get bored. … Continue reading Are We There Yet? (Dan Santat)
The White Cat And The Monk (Jo Ellen Bogart)
Summer Reading Day 88: Hello, everyone! Today, we read The White Cat And The Monk, written by Jo Ellen Bogart and illustrated by Sydney Smith. This lovely book is a retelling of a 9th century Irish poem called "Pangur Bán," and tells the story of a monk contemplating his simple life with his cat, Pangur. … Continue reading The White Cat And The Monk (Jo Ellen Bogart)
The Princess And The Pony (Kate Beaton)
Summer Reading Day 87: Hello friends! Ms. J was having a bit of a rough day with teething, so a funny girl-power story was just the ticket, and we were not disappointed with The Princess And The Pony by Kate Beaton! Princess Pinecone wants nothing more for her birthday than a mighty steed so she … Continue reading The Princess And The Pony (Kate Beaton)
