"Who isn't smitten with a kitten's sweet MEW
and all the cute things that kittens will DO?"
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“Look at how a tiny collection of words, carefully arranged, can say so much. Poems are bite-sized worlds that can be snacked on word by word or swallowed whole in one big gulp. And, like a picture book, a poem always makes us feel something.”
Accumulating “40,000 years of the world’s most amazing art in one dream museum” is a remarkable feat. Creative in its format (as well as in its novice-friendly text), the book/museum opens with a table of contents organized as a “museum map”, detailing the Galleries and Rooms that we will peruse..
This lovely picture book depicts the word “welcome” across a dozen languages and cultures, portraying diverse families who invite family/friends/strangers to come in and share a meal. We are reminded that hospitality is offered and celebrated across all cultures.
How many things can you find that start with the letter P? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter P? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter P? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter T? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter M? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter G? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter C? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things can you find that start with the letter A? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?
How many things starting with the letter "L" can you find in this picture? What "L" things can you find in your house or yard? Can you send us a photo?
How many things starting with the letter "S" can you find in this picture? What "S" things can you find in your house or yard? Can you send us a photo?
Kids, we miss you! Happy Fourth of July! How many things starting with the letter "F" can you find in this picture? What "F" things can you find in your house or yard? Can you send us a photo?
If you enjoyed reading Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel, these are some other books that you might enjoy, all available from Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive through the library’s website. They are also about friendship and are similar in tone, sweetness or humor. If you like something, let’s read more!
What if you discovered an imaginary friend from your childhood whom you had completely forgotten about?
I first noticed the sweet cover art. Then I saw that this book was written by one of my favorite children’s book authors, who recently died, with her young adult daughter. Amy Krouse Rosenthal was a favorite because she was a real person – I got to see her read, speak, and share joy a few times. She lived in Chicago. She will be missed.
"If you've ever been frightened by a ghost, the thought of becoming friends with one might seem awfully scary."
This playful treat of a picture book offers the simplest of haiku riddles to younger readers. The answer to each is an animal and each animal then gives the next set of clues.
I found this board book appealing before realizing that the familiar, sweet song dates from Sesame Street back when I watched and sang along.