Library Lion, written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.
I have been a fan of libraries for as long as I can remember. As a bibliophile, the joy of browsing shelf after shelf of stories – unknown or familiar – always brings me pleasure. [Read more...]
I’m excited to introduce you to our guest blogger, Jo, the local librarian that recommended the books I’ve been reviewing the past few months. Jo is a lifelong resident of our small town in rural Iowa. She has a husband of 40 years, three grown children and five grandchildren. [Read more...]
Since I retired from the field of education last year I decided to look into all of the new(ish) children’s books from the last few years. Who better to give me input about these books then our local librarian at our public library here in town. [Read more...]
Autumn is upon us, and with Halloween just around the corner I thought it would be fun to review my favorite books for this time of year. It was very hard for me to choose just two because there are so many wonderful books! [Read more...]
“Toddlers on Technology: A Parents’ Guide,” currently under $20 at Amazon, was written by a mom and two early-childhood educators to help parents choose how and when their children are exposed to various technology, from iPads to computers to cell-phone apps. [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and we all have so many reasons to be thankful. For one, there are really great books for our children. Another? There are really great books about Thanksgiving for us to sit and read with our children as the tryptophan coma wears off. [Read more...]
Baby Names Tip: Say your potential baby name aloud. Introduce yourself as your baby with first and last name. How does it sound? The cadence and rhythm of a name is just as important as its spelling.
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