Hello, friends! Our book today is Turning Pages: My Life Story, written by Sonia Sotomayor and illustrated by Lulu Delacre, a look at how words - both spoken and written - helped to shape Sotomayor into the woman she is today. As far back as she can remember, words had a strong impact on Sonia, … Continue reading Turning Pages: My Life Story (Sonia Sotomayor)
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The Word Collector (Peter H. Reynolds)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds, a love letter to the power and passion of words. Jerome, like many kids his age, loves to collect. But while others may collect comic books or stamps, Jerome collects words. Words he hears, words he reads, words that sound funny or … Continue reading The Word Collector (Peter H. Reynolds)
Big Words For Little Geniuses (Susan & James Patterson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Big Words For Little Geniuses, written by Susan and James Patterson and illustrated by Hsinping Pan. Have you ever been part of a kerfuffle? Or seen something that was a bit catawampus? Ever wanted to know if there was a word for the fear of peanut butter sticking to … Continue reading Big Words For Little Geniuses (Susan & James Patterson)
A Day With Dogs (Dorothée de Monfreid)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Day With Dogs by Dorothée de Monfreid, a positively wonderful book of words, letters, numbers and animals for beginning readers. Follow a motley crew of dogs as they wake up, get ready for the day, visit the city and the countryside, go shopping, prepare meals, and head to … Continue reading A Day With Dogs (Dorothée de Monfreid)
