Nina Laden’s words of wonder paired with Melissa Castrillon’s lush jewel-toned illustrations pay tribute to and honor the bounty of the natural world. There is a almost a reverent musical dancing movement of this book that engages all of the senses. Feel your breathing calm and your whole body relax into the beauty of each …
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In the Half Room brings me right into that cozy realm that Goodnight Moon did for me as a child: the playful warmth of the familiar alongside the clever. Having met Carson Ellis several times over the years, this feels like such a reflection of her untraditional way of moving through the world while staying …
Whereever you are, stop right there and find a copy of Two Many Birds. I feel like this book has the answers we are looking for after this soul crushing week. What happens when those in charge go too far and how can the power of community provide not only healing, connection but new direction? …
Butts Are Everywhere written by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather Fox Who doesn’t love an entire book about butts? Cheeky and guaranteed to bring out the chuckles this book leaves no tuchus out. Set your backside down and hang out with this book. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA Animals Brag About Their Bottoms …
I am keeping this book and referring to it often to understand in plain easy to comprehend language what this document really means both when it was written and now in 2020 and going forward. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA Get a deep understanding about the Constitution “word by word, sentence by sentence, …
Wordless book often have the most to say, and Hike in particular exemplifies in particular what I look for in a memorable picture book: nature, diversity, and grit alongside illustrations that you want to step into. This is one of my favorite new spring picture books. –Jesica Sweedler DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, Washington If …
This or That? What Will You Choose at the British Museum? by Pippa Goodhart Books take us places when we are staying home and This or That? is an up close, engaging and interactive trip to the British Museum. Flush with color and detail, you really can’t get any closer to the real thing right …
As a PNW native, Sunny went straight to my damp and rain-soaked heart. With formidable and determined optimism, Sunny faces the stormy weather in this tender yet vulnerable tale about where our strengths lie and also our breaking points where friends can step in. Imbued with feisty imagination and spunk! –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, …
Vroom vroom, what is today’s special on Frankie’s Food Truck? The shape of the day is the secret clue with each flap revealing the coinciding food. Sprinkled with humor and mouth watering fun. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA Brush up on days of the week, shapes, and foods and so much more with …
