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Broadway star Phillipa Soo, In a follow up to Parker Looks This book is great for any kiddos showcases the love of singing Up, follow Parker in another that love building! Meg loves to through Piper. Piper Chen adventure! Parker shines in build as “boxitect” - someone loves singing to anything and being a big sister- playing who creates something great out everything! So of course she dress up and piano with her of a box. But she gains some jumps at the chance to sing at siblings. Also, Parker is loving competition when another her school’s Spring Sing. But dancing classes! But when a Boxitect- Simone joins her as her performance draws new kid joins and asks for school. When the Maker Match near, Piper gets a case of the Parker’s help. She wonders on takes place at her school, Meg butterflies. Piper knows her if she has what it takes to be and Simone are paired together music-loving grandmother may not only a dancer, but a but do more arguing than be the only one who can help friend. This book is a great building. When disaster strikes, her. story about helping others and Meg & Simone must try to work finding yourself! together.
Teach your little ones about various fruits and veggies through Linh! Linh’s trying to find things for her picnic in her rooftop garden and she needs your help! Is that a blueberry or gooseberry? Help Linh find out! This book has fun text and cues to teach your little one how to recognize foods and maybe start a garden of their own!
Frances is helping her grandmother prepare a New Year’s Day meal and learns about the stories behind the foods we eat. This holiday meal they are prepping gives the origin of Soul Food and many other African American traditions and histories. There’s even a recipe in the back for you to try with your little one!
For your little artist this book is a delight! As a young girl begins her art journey, she has many questions! Does it have to be perfect? Where do you begin? All these questions and more are answered by various artists throughout history. This is a great way to introduce variety of art styles and artists to your little one, while cultivating their creativity!