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Books About Strong Girls that I Read With My Sons
There’s a lot of testosterone in my home, but that doesn’t keep us from reading about strong girls. The books below feature female protagonists who demonstrate courage, intellect, perseverance, wit, and strength! My Preschool Bookworm loves each of these heroines…
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse: Among the Lionni Classics #tbt
Before Leo Lionni was an acclaimed author, he was a grandfather on a tedious train ride with two restless grandchildren to entertain. He tore pieces from his magazine and created a little story to pass the time: Little Blue and…
Redeeming a Bad Day: Five Books to Turn Around One of “Those” Days
Friday was one of “those” days for me. It involved a lost shoe, a band aid, cupcakes, and poop (we’re potty training, but don’t “those” days always involve poop?!). If I tried to explain it, you’d probably nod your head sympathetically but…
The Timeless Snowy Day #tbt
When you’re two years old and the last snowfall was eleven months ago, news of a blizzard is HUGE! Last weekend we enjoyed (some enjoyed more than others) 20″ of snow! It was just as magical and as curious to…
Good Dog, Good Book #tbt
Ever wonder what pet dogs do while their owners are out? How about if a dog were left to babysit? Alexandra Day’s (nearly) wordless fantasy book has some hilarious ideas! And it turns out, a canine who knows how to…
Loving These Lately: Gems from Our Most Recent Library Visits
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Loving These Lately update, but not for lack of material! For lack of writing time would be more accurate! Anyhow, below are the titles we’ve been reaching renewal limits on at our…
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Post Christmas Round-Up: The Books My Bookworms Received
Alternately titled, The Books We Were Embarrassed to Check Out from the Library AGAIN So We Put Them On the Christmas Wish List I have an odd relationship with purchasing books. As a librarian and also a frugal bargain shopper…
Books That Aren’t About the Holidays But Kinda Really Are
Rather than adding to the world another list of recommended Christmas books, I thought I’d share with you some great titles that totally tie in to the holiday season but won’t date themselves on your bookshelf once the festivities have all…
Taking Mental Snapshots Aboard The Polar Express
Ever have one of those moments you just wish you could have captured in a photo, but had to settle for a mental snapshot? I’ve been having many of those lately. Recently we went to a Christmas light display after…
Strega Nona: a Spellbinder for All Ages #tbt
Ah, Parent Visitation Day. As a kid I loved it; as a new teacher I feared it. I learned to enjoy it as the years passed, eventually enjoying the chance to share my world of literacy with parents. I’ll never…
More, More, More: The One Book Baby Bookworm Can Request by Name
It’s tough being a rule follower who feels hemmed in by rules of her own making! I’m bending my own parameters for throwbacks this week due to Baby Bookworm’s delight of this 25-year old book. I think that’s sufficiently old enough…
All the Colors of the Freight Train #tbt
Simple yet intricate. Yes, that’s possible when you’re in Donald Crews’ hands. Freight Train isn’t just for train lovers, but is also a vibrant introduction to colors. Each Thursday I’ll be featuring a book that my parents *could* have read…
A Classic Imaginary Friend: The Horse in Harry’s Room #tbt
I can’t remember her name, but she was a beloved part of my childhood: my imaginary sister. I am curious if the statistic I read here holds true: 65% of kids from preschool age through age 7 have a make-believe…