Hello, friends! Our book today is Carmela Full Of Wishes, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, a subtle and moving story of a little girl’s birthday wish. It’s Carmela’s birthday, which means she gets to go with her brother into town today. After a breakfast of pancakes adorned with birthday … Continue reading Carmela Full Of Wishes (Matt de la Peña)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Shooting Star Rider, written by Nayoung Jin and illustrated by Geneviève Côté, the story of a little girl’s quest to convince the stars of the importance of dreams. One summer evening, a little girl named Elinor sees a shooting star, and makes a wish: “Make grandpa well.” But the … Continue reading Shooting Star Rider (Nayoung Jin)
Hello, friends. Our book today is I Wish You More, written by the late, great Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, a heartfelt meditation on the wishes parents hold for their babies. I wish you more hugs than ughs. More ups than downs. More umbrella than rain. More stories than stars. Simple, earnest … Continue reading I Wish You More (Amy Krouse Rosenthal)
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