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#StorySettings Day 3: #AirportOrPlane - posting in advance because will be in an airport and plane (3 in total) tomorrow as we travel Abu Dhabi ➡️ Doha ➡️ Oslo ➡️ Bodø just like tomorrow‘s prompt. Over and above this picturebook providing a detailed description of what to expect in airports, the “diverse” element is a given rather than explicitly articulated or pounded over the head of the reader. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-dfD

This storybook tells about the journey of young refugees. Simple objects provide comfort in uncertain times as they struggle to define where “here“ is when it isn't home. With a little imagination, a cup becomes a boat, a blanket a sail, and so on to aid them on their journey.

#SummerSpecial Day 2: Not just any #boat but a Story #Boat. Narrated in lyrical text that builds up on words and phrases cumulatively leading to the next stop in one‘s journey, and accompanied by art that is both heartfelt and hopeful – is of its own league altogether. My review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-mAF perfect for #DecolonizeReading2023 too.

1. Yes, bring it on.
2. Maps. Illustrations. Family trees.
3. On a train going somewhere fun.
#wondrouswednesday

Someday travel. #Belize #traveling

4 ⭐ Lars can make friends anywhere. His new friend is Sasha the tiger who just wants to see the ocean. But as usual for Lars he got a little lost. But new friends along the way will help Sasha find home and Lars make it back to his dad. Love these books! I love the heart. I love the sentiment. I love the illustration. They just work.

This is a story about fleeing refugees. Yet the children create a story from the items they come across. A cup becomes and boat. A blanket the sail. All to help them find where “here” is for them. As they‘re ever moving. Simple yet oh so heartfelt.

Heading home from Greece 🇬🇷 today and got a picture of their book stand! 📚 Always makes me feel like at home when I see the soothing books!

My daughter loves the Jolly Postman books but frankly if I never read them again it will be too soon! I swear I recite them in my sleep! So we're always looking for similar books. This one features (non-removable) postcards from Sunny as he visits relatives around the world only to realise there's no place like home. The illustrations & design are wonderful & there's info about the various species of meerkat/mongoose as well. Sweet & fun.

7th read for #BookSpinBonanza...

If you've ever thought that maybe time was like a map of New Jersey and space was like a poppyseed bagel, this may be the book for you. It's also a great read if you love popsicles.

As always, Pinkwater is completely ridiculous and definitely not for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed this reread.