“E. B. White found joy in the ordinary and turned it into the extraordinary.“
“E. B. White found joy in the ordinary and turned it into the extraordinary.“
Discover the story of E. B. White, the man who brought Charlotte, Wilbur, and Stuart Little to life. A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider by Barbara Herkert, with illustrations by Lauren Castillo, is a lyrical portrait of an author whose love for nature and storytelling continues to inspire. This beautifully crafted biography is perfect for readers who cherish the magic of Charlotte‘s Web and wish to learn more about the writer behind the tale.
pickA Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider is a tender and poetic biography of E. B. White, the beloved author of Charlotte‘s Web. Barbara Herkert‘s lyrical text beautifully captures White‘s quiet nature and deep connection to the natural world, which inspired his timeless stories. Lauren Castillo‘s soft and evocative illustrations perfectly complement the narrative, adding warmth and charm to this homage.
“The important thing about Margaret Wise Brown is that she wrote books.“
Step into the whimsical world of Margaret Wise Brown, the trailblazing author behind Goodnight Moon. In The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown, Mac Barnett and Sarah Jacoby deliver an imaginative biography that celebrates the life of a woman who lived and wrote with boldness and curiosity. Filled with humor and heart, this book is a fitting tribute to an author whose stories continue to inspire generations of readers.
pickThe Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown is a quirky, heartfelt homage to the legendary children‘s author. Mac Barnett‘s clever and poetic writing captures the essence of Brown‘s creativity and unconventional life, while Sarah Jacoby‘s tender illustrations evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia.
“Langston was the best wordmaker around. He could make the word MOTHER feel like real warm arms wrapped around you, giving you a snug hug.”
This story would be a great introduction to Langston Hughes and poem writing in the classroom
so-soThere Was a Party for Langston written by Jason Reynolds, 2023 was a fantastic book that had such a beautiful rhythm and tempo when read aloud by the author. The characters that were brought in were influential and had great meaning behind there implementations. The characters had beautiful background and meaning in literature and poem writing.
pickWhen a body is found buried in the grounds of Kit's old home, not only do the police suspect him but the new owners want to sue to get the purchase price back.
I thought this was the penultimate entry in the series but despite being promised for the summer of 2020, the final (?) volume has been promised for 2023, 2024, and the latest forecast is Summer 2025.
