Elliot has buried himself in a book on a rainy Sunday afternoon (I can relate to this) and is enthralled in the princess fighting the dragon. Eventually, his mother suggests that he go outside and play in the puddles while she unpacks boxes from their recent move. Elliot is a little nervous to try and make friends, but he goes outside hoping for a big adventure.
Tag: interracial families
Spin a Scarf of Sunshine
english 4-8 Years Dawn Casey & Stila Lim summary This book is SO adorable, and I’m obsessed with the quiet message of sustainability. Nari and her family live on a farm, and have pet sheep. Nari takes the sheered wool, cleans and turns it into yarn, and knits a scarf all by herself! I particularly…
Our Big Little Place
Written by: James A. Conan Illustrated by: Nicolle LaLonde For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: City Life, Interracial Families, Friends, Apartment Life, Pets, Imagination. Summary: This book follows a child as they talk about their life in an apartment building. Sometimes their parents talk about how small it is, but their home is perfect to our narrator. The apartment…
Kaia and the Bees
Written by: Maribeth Boelts Illustrated by: Angela Dominguez For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Social-Emotional Growth, Fear, Lying, Beekeeping, Environmental Conservation, Family, Education, Emotional Regulation. Summary: Kaia’s family has a pretty unique hobby, especially for living in an apartment building. Her dad keeps bees! He is very passionate about beekeeping, and bee conservation, especially since honeybee numbers are…