Written by Lola M. Schaefer, Illustrated by Bethanne Andersen This book is illustrated in vibrant, attractive colors. The bear sees a bright star and bellows to the four corners of the earth. Animals and people alike gather beneath an evergreen tree to view the star and create a peaceful event. This book does not mention …
Written and Illustrated by Brian Biggs The illustrations in this story are the book’s biggest asset. The color contrast between space and the inside of the spaceship has a unique color palette. Space was bright and colorful and the inside of the spaceship was white and gray. Much of the humor in the story was …
Written and Illustrated by Erin McGill A girl, Sophie, and her rabbit, Herb, order an elephant off a cereal box, and when it arrives they discover they need to give it a name. This sets off a discussion of where names come from and what names mean. I loved the illustrations in this book. They …
Read this book in Granite’s Sora Written by Traci Sorell, Illustrated by Weshoyot Alvitre
Written by Andrew Larsen, Illustrated by Anne Villeneuve Me, Toma and the Concrete Garden is a touching tale of family and friendship. As Vincent stays with his aunt Mimi for the summer, he does not anticipate what adventures he will have. As his new friendship blooms, so do the mysterious “dirt balls” that Aunt Mimi …
