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Katje the Windmill Cat
This picture book tells a story not commonly known where I live (in the United States). It’s based on an event that really happened in the 1400’s – the Elizabeth’s Day Flood. “On November 5, 1421, St. Elizabeth’s Day, a violent storm blew in from the North Sea, breaking through the dikes and flooding a …
The Fox and the Falling Leaves – A Book for the Autumn Season
In the fall months you’ll likely go in search of books that tell stories about autumn and all the things that we associated with this season of the year: Changing leaf colors on trees Falling leaves Cooler temperatures The harvest Fall foods like apples and apple cider The Fox and the Falling Leaves is a …
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A Hebridean Alphabet – An Alphabet Book by Debi Gliori
We found this book, A Hebridean Alphabet, on a display shelf at our local library. The text and illustrations are by Debi Gliori. It was first published in 2016 by BC Books, an imprint of Birlinn Limited. It’s printed on paper from Livonia Print in Latvia. The type of paper may seem like a detail …
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The Beauty of Endpapers and How They Help Develop Young Readers
This article contains affiliate links. What Are Endpapers? Endpapers are the first and last pages you see in a book. Like this endpaper page spread from “Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans. In a paperback book these pages are usually just plain white. Not much to catch your eye. But then there are the hardcover picture books! …
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Three Great Black-and-White Board Books for Baby
This post contains affiliate links. Books for Babies You (or a family member/friend) have a new baby on the way. You’re gathering all the gear you’ll need: clothes, diapers, changing table, car seat. And then someone asks you if you’ve gotten any black-and-white books for the new baby. You might think: “Books? So soon? Why …
Change Children’s Lives with Barefoot Books and Raising Readers
Barefoot Books is partnering with Raising Readers to put books in the hands of children in need! Each time someone places an order on the Barefoot Books website they will donate a book to Raising Readers! Now through July 31, 2020! It’s a wonderful initiative that is easy for us to all be a part …
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Daily Thoughts for May 2020
Daily Thoughts blog articles are my daily journal on books, reading, interest-led activities, and the world of kids books in general. I group the month’s thoughts into one blog post. It’s just my stream-of-consciousness thinking. As I experience it. Day by day. In many ways I guess these writings are what blogs used to be …
Drawing Like An Illustrator
There are many ways to build activities out from books. A lot of activities look great at first – but turn out to be too complicated on closer examination. Have you ever run into that situation? Another issue is that activities can be heavily weighted towards teaching – too heavily and that can feel boring …
Bigger! Bigger! by Leslie Patricelli
We discovered this “new to us” Leslie Patricelli book at the library yesterday! It’s called … BIGGER! BIGGER! Are you new to Leslie’s work? She’s an author/illustrator of board and picture books for young children. I would say babies and toddlers, but if I did that you wouldn’t read on to find out the age …
How to Build a Box Fort
Guest Post by: “Xcode” I build box forts so I can have a secret place to go with my friends and play around and play spy on people. I launch my little robot from the fort. I have my own personal sleeping bag in my personal living room which is really nice. And I can …
How to Create Baby’s First Library
Do you have babies to buy for? Congrats! So get this … research shows that one of the very BEST things adults can do for children is to read to them! Starting as young as newborn babies! Want some help with which books to buy? I’m here to help you! Read below for my top …
Kids Books that are Funny for Adults
You know that reading to your child at night is a key marker for their success – both as a developing reader and in many other aspects of their life. Only one problem: you, the adult doing the reading, are not enjoying the picture books you are reading. Not enjoying them at all. No problem. …
About Sarah
Hi! I’m Sarah! I’m a mom, a book lover, and an educator. I love children’s books, from board books to young adult chapter books. I love the diversity of the stories, the skill of the authors, and the beauty of the illustrations.
