“Our homes tell us where we come from, and they‘re a part of who we are. They‘re made of earth, wood, water, or stone, yet each is unique, just like the people who live inside.”
“Our homes tell us where we come from, and they‘re a part of who we are. They‘re made of earth, wood, water, or stone, yet each is unique, just like the people who live inside.”
“If You Lived Here“ helps children appreciate the beauty of diversity and the ways people adapt to their surroundings. It invites young readers to understand and respect different lifestyles and communities worldwide.
pickThrough beautifully illustrated pages, this book explores fascinating homes from around the world, showing how people build different kinds of houses to suit their environments, cultures, and traditions. From adobe houses in New Mexico to floating houses in Peru, each home tells a story of the people who live there and their way of life. The book provides an engaging look at architecture, geography, and cultural diversity.
I‘m going to do several posts about the Kentucky book fair. 1) I got to meet the sweet granddaughter of MLK & Coretta Scott King. This is a great tribute to her family, as well as inspiring.
2) Also got to meet our First Lady of Ky, who came to hand out the adorable coloring books about their dog. Winnie became popular during the pandemic because she would often be present at daily press briefings. Of course, Winnie wasn‘t at the fair ❤️
#WhereAreYouMonday - I cannot read just one book.
I started my day with the ARC of "Love at a Funeral and Other Awkward Conversations" - New Jersey, in spitting distance to NYC.
Moved on to "Earls' Trip", takes place in Cumbria mostly.
Fugitive Telemetry ('Murderbot 6') in the car - space station (not pictured).
Now "The Ghost Cat" , set in Edinburgh.
Later "Lover Revealed" is set in Caldwell, fictional city in NY State, north of NYC.
pick“The Night Circus“ is a mesmerizing tale of magic, love, and mystery, set against the backdrop of a magical circus that only appears at night. Jim Dale's narration is nothing short of spectacular; he brings each character to life with his enchanting voice and expert storytelling....
Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6428123967
pick4.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
“At the time of the Roman Empire, Latin was the language of the world. Now the world would have to learn English.”
#history #worldhistory #nonfiction #littlehistory
pick#NewYearNewBooks Day 16: One of the most profound picturebooks on #Refugees and asks this question: “What if I had to move from place to place? And the only things I could keep were what I was able to carry with me. What would it be like to live like that?” This is one story that pushes the envelope just a tad further, as international picturebook titles from Norway usually do.
pickInteresting article on the mad monk of the last Czars of Russia.
