Reading about lagom this last week-end of the year. Meaning “not too little, not too much, but just enough,” lagom is the Swedish concept of balanced living. Happy almost New Year’s Eve, everyone, and here’s to a thoughtful 2018. ✨
Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living was written by Linnea Dunne and published by Running Press.
When Grandmother can’t make the trip to the family’s annual Chinese New Year family gathering, Ruby decides to come to her. With a special homemade gift in tow, she sets off on a adventure to Grandmother’s house, meeting different Chinese zodiac animals on the way. We’re loving the bold, bright illustrations and this lively story about traditions, family and new friends.
Ruby’s Chinese New Year was written by Vickie Lee, illustrated by Joey Chou and published by Henry Holt and Co.
Sharing some of the books we’re reading in the next few days. Hope everyone has a beautiful weekend!
A surprise guest arrived on our doorstep yesterday! Paddington with a new pop-up book in tow — ready to share the sights and sounds of London with us. Paddington 2 is set to arrive in theaters January 12, 2018, and we’re pretty chuffed about it. For a chance to win your own Paddington plush and pop-up book, head over to this post on Instagram.
Giveaway in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. Ends Thursday, December 28. #WBsponsored #Paddington2
We’re sharing some of our favorite books of 2017 this week and next on @littlelitbookseries. This charmer by Stephanie Graegin is one of them. Wordless picture books are amazing for evoking wonder and engaging the reader as storyteller. And in my line of work as an SLP, they are an endlessly invaluable tool for teaching narrative structure, vocabulary, syntax and perspective-taking. This one is a delight, with a beautiful story and so much heart. We fell in love with Stephanie’s work when we first encountered Water in the Park, and love being immersed in each special world she creates.
Little Fox in the Forest was written and illustrated by Stephanie Graegin and published by Schwartz & Wade.