The Island Before NO by Christina Uss The Island Before NO by Christina Uss, illustrated by Hudson Christie Christina Uss’ words plus awesome claymation illos by Hudson Christie are a perfect pairing! My first read was out loud- for fun! And I immediately had a voice! The energy was so…
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long Loren Long’s THE YELLOW BUS! The initial expectation was a lovely story about school transportation. I had heard it was an amazing book, had to read, etc. But Loren Long is amazing, so, duh. But whoa! Mind BLOWN. This yellow bus has touched my…
Home is Where the Birds Sing Home is Where the Birds Sing by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Katie Harnett If I hadn’t even read the title, I found HOME in every thoughtful word and every colorful illustration. The sounds and smells, the comforts and familiar walls, they aren’t mine, yet…
All From a Walnut All From a Walnut by Ammi-Joan Paquette, illustrated by Felicita Sala The love of family and heritage, and growth is very strong in this story. Something so small just means the world to them. The emotion here is warm, loving, and caring. They are planting something…
A Day For Sandcastles A Day For Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson, illustrated by Qin Leng I love that this story starts on a bus. It gives me a new feeling because I have always traveled by car. But wouldn’t it be different if we traveled by bus? I like that.…
The Great Zapfino The Great Zapfino by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Marla Frazee I LOVE Mac Barnett works, and I LOVE Marla Frazee works, so this was going to be GREAT! And it is! The texture and line play a huge part in the action, there is so much movement.…