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Liz’s Summer Reading Pick
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey How could I begin my Liz’s Summer Picks with...
The Wordless Picture Book For the Pre Reader is a Great Idea!
One of the hallmarks of early summer is the appearance of the strawberry. Usually in...
20th Century Poetry AND a 21st Century Poet with a Great Message
Poetry, in the 21st century child's world may not have found its proper spot...and it...
Memorial Day – A Matter of Convenience?
Did you know that May 30th, was the originally designated and traditional day for the...
May and Motherhood – A Time To Celebrate Both!
I recently chanced upon a poem that celebrates the love, patience, energy, vitality and spirit...
National Day of Prayer and a Timeless Picture Book Call from 1944
Prayer for a Child Text by Rachel Field; illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones Today, May...
Make Every Week Children’s Book Week! It’s Never Too Late To Celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary!!
Established in 1919, Children's Book Week, administered by Every Child a Reader and The Children's...
Birth, Rebirth and Resurrection in a Picture Book Perfect for the Holy Day
Petook : An Easter Story By Caryll Houselander; illustrated by Tomie de Paola I...
Mother Goose with Wit and Whimsy
My Mother Goose : A Collection of Favorite Rhymes, Songs and Concepts by David McPhail....
Please Don’t Allow Reading to Become Passe for Your Young Reader! Keep the Picture Book Alive and Well!
Recently, we had dinner with friends who lamented the lack of Caldecott winning picture books...