Tag Archives: sisters

The Proudest Blue – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Joanna

Title: The Proudest Blue, A Story of Hijab and Family Author: Ibtihaj Muhammad with S. K. Ali  Illustrator: Hatem Aly  Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2019 Ages: 4-7 Themes: hijabs, faith, sisters, bullying, Islam, social justice, rites de passage Opening: Mama hold out the … Continue reading →

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Little Miss, Big Sis – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Joanna

I had a different review planned for today, but as with the rest of the children’s book community, I am reeling  with the premature loss of one of our best. A year younger than me, Amy Krouse Rosenthal died of … Continue reading →

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Maple & Willow Together – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Joanna

Title: Maple & Willow Together Written and illustrated by: Lori Nichols Published by: Nancy Paulsen Books, Nov. 4th, 2014 Themes/Topics: sisters, sibling dynamics, making up Suitable for ages: 3-7 Fiction, 32 pages Opening: Maple and her little sister, Willow, were always together. … Continue reading →

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