pickThis was a sweet little book and just what i needed. A little bit like A Man Called Ove but a shorter, simpler read. I seem to be reading a lot of books about elderly people finding connections!
Photo: a lot of folk in the water this weekend for Junior Surf Club.
pickA portrait of loneliness & the power of connection. I loved this story of an English woman who returns to the UK after 60 years in Australia. Her path crosses w/a little mouse & unexpected connections follow. It reminds me of an even lovelier Man Called Ove. It was a reminder to look deeper than 1st impressions. It‘s one I‘d love to reread in the future. “The pleasantness of Sunday has come apart and lies in pieces at the feet of Monday.”
pick4 ⭐ Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds are a bestselling team for a reason. Their books are colorful and heartfelt and have an important message that all kids need to hear. The message in this book is that “I am me” no matter what. That everyone is different and that‘s exactly the way it should be. That everyone is unique and have the things that make them special. And that no matter who you are or how you look or how you act I am me and you are you
“Did you think that rats do not have hearts? Wrong. All living things have a heart. And the heart of any living thing can be broken.”
This is another hit among the 4th graders, but I believe they read it in 3rd grade. There is also an animated movie and a graphic novel!
pickA speculative fiction novel with themes of grudges, prejudice, forgiveness, honor, coexisting, and love. It's basic plot is about a mouse falling in love with a princess.
