The title of this delightful picture book is There are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach. However, the cover illustration suggests a different story! I am writing this review during the Coronavirus pandemic. Most of the schools in the US, and possibly globally, are closed in an effort to slow (hopefully stop) the … Continue reading
I n a simple, yet powerful way, Beaty tells a story of one boy with an absent father. At the beginning of the story, the father is very present in the boy’s life. The title comes from a game that the father and son play every morning. Then suddenly the father is gone. The boy … Continue reading
The cover and all the illustrations vibrate with color and energy. This is a sweet rhyming story about a little girl who is enjoying a very pleasant summer day in her neighborhoood. The illustrations, as well as the story, depict a multicultural neighborhood. This would be a wonderful addition to a primary classroom library and … Continue reading
I came across this gem during a search for books illustrated by Kadir Nelson. I was planning a study of his work as my Black History Month theme this year. As usual, Nelson’s illustrations are absolutely amazing. But the story of “Mama Miti” is also a wonderful tale of the work of Wangari Muta Maathai. Wangari … Continue reading
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