little lit book series: books about mail

February’s theme is mail for #littlelitbookseries.  The art of correspondence.  Concerned about her Great-Aunt Josephine being too lonely, Sadie decides to send her a "care package."  A pretty sizable one—an ELEPHANT!  She thinks her aunt "could really use the company."  Sadie encounters some obvious obstacles along the way but remains undeterred and determined.  Heartfelt, funny and completely thoughtful.

Special Delivery was written by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Matthew Cordell and published by Roaring Brook Press.

Be sure to check in at @littlelitbookseries to see what other titles we're reading throughout the month.  And search the hashtag #littlelitbookseries on Instagram to see which epistolary tales our group sharing today.

i don't know what to call my cat

Quandary of quandaries.  What to name the cat?  As a young girl gets to know the playful and mischievous nature of her new cat and the other more eccentric facets of its personality, she realizes picking a name will not be a straightforward task.  Cats are complicated creatures, no?  Luckily, the perfect name presents itself at just the right time.  And all is purrrfect again.  Completely funny, charming and lovable story and illustrations.  Hard to ask for more, really.

I Don’t Know What to Call My Cat was written by Simon Philip, illustrated by Ella Bailey and published by Simon and Schuster.