Today’s cozy reading gathers Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson’s Antoinette, a joyful, color‑bright story about discovering one’s strengths and stepping forward with courage. Robinson’s illustrations bring the tale to life with bold shapes, warm palettes, and expressive dogs — perfect for young listeners learning how bravery can look gentle, quiet, and uniquely their own.

I shaped the reading around a “Finding Your Gift” arc: how Antoinette moves through the world with curiosity, how her bulldog friends cheer her on, and how one surprising moment reveals her special talent.

Before recording, I created a small index‑card collage — a white‑and‑orange puppy on a textured green field, framed in my handmade red‑with‑white‑dots frame. This creative ritual helps me enter Antoinette’s world with warmth, attention, and affection.

Watch the full cozy storytime and enjoy this gentle, big‑hearted moment.