The Camping Trip explores how new experiences can open our minds and offer new opportunities to do things outside of our comfort zones. Ernestine's Aunt Jackie invites her on her first camping trip and though she has never been camping, Ernestine is excited and optimistic about this new adventure. After packing all the things Aunt … Continue reading The Camping Trip
Just Like a Mama
By Alice Faye Duncan, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Just Like a Mama is a beautiful and heartfelt story. Little Carol's mother and father live far away, so she lives with Mama Rose, who is just like a mama to her. Mama Rose combs her hair and buttons her coats. She teaches her to make her bed, … Continue reading Just Like a Mama
Grandpa’s Stories: A Book of Remembering
This is a beautiful book portraying the love between grandparents and grandchildren. It offers a relatable take on loss and how to celebrate the life of loved ones once they are no longer with us. The story takes us through all four seasons as the main character shares beautiful memories she experienced with her grandpa. … Continue reading Grandpa’s Stories: A Book of Remembering