Author Archives: Christina Dankert

J is for Jelly Donut

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Jelly Donut Difference: Sharing Kindness with the World Written by: Maria Dismondy Illustrated by: P.S. Brooks If you know one fact about me, it is that I love books. If you know two facts about me, it is that I love donuts.Continue reading “J is for Jelly Donut”

I is for Invisible

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Invisible Boy Written by: Trudy LudwigIllustrated by: Patrice Barton No one seems to pay attention to Brian, other classmates take up more space and time. When a new student, Justin, joins their class, he notices Brian. His special talent is put inContinue reading “I is for Invisible”

H is for Hijabs, Help & Hi

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Hana’s Hundreds of HijabsWritten by: Razeena Omar GuttaIllustrated by: Manal Mirza Hana loves to decorate her hijabs with gems and jewels. She ends up sharing her talent and creativity with the community. This is a fun book to read aloud will alliterations andContinue reading “H is for Hijabs, Help & Hi”

G is for Gruffalo

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The GruffaloWritten by: Julia Donaldson Illustrated by: Axel Schaffler You can’t but help read this was different voices and extra enthusiasm. It is a perfect book to read aloud to children and helps build the love of reading through humor. Please support thisContinue reading “G is for Gruffalo”

F is for Famous, Ferdinand & Fry

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Famous Seaweed Soup Written by: Antoinette Truglio Martin Illustrated by: Penny Weber A day at the beach and all Sara wants to do is make her famous seaweed soup. Her family is busy with other activities so she takes matters into her ownContinue reading “F is for Famous, Ferdinand & Fry”

E is for Eyes & Emma

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners Written by: Joanna Ho Illustrated by: Dung Ho We all notice differences: hair texture, hair and eye colors, body shapes, etc. What do we do when we notice those differences? A beautiful book to remind us ofContinue reading “E is for Eyes & Emma”

D is for Dot

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The DotWritten & Illustrated by: Peter H. Reynolds Vashti is frustrated in art class. Her teacher encourages her to simply make a dot. She does. The teacher asks her to sign in. Vashti is frustrated until she walks into class the next dayContinue reading “D is for Dot”

C is for Cob and Christmas

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Cob and the KingdomWritten by: Leigh Ann Hughes Illustrated by: Stephanie Weinger Puny names such as Sir Pop and King Kernel kick this story off! The village hold wonderful celebrations but they are lonely because they can not leave due to a dragonContinue reading “C is for Cob and Christmas”

B is for Big

Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. BIG Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison 2024 Caldecott Medal Winner Our words matter. A beautifully illustrated picture book that reminds us all to think before we speak. A book that reminds us that it is ok to “send the hurtful words back”Continue reading “B is for Big”