Book Review by Haley Bono The Mitten by Jan Brett was one of my favorites as a child, and has been added to my own children’s book collection. The book is actually based off of a well known folk tale from Ukraine as old as the 19th century. There are different variations of this story, […]
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Book Review by Haley Bono As the seasons turn, it’s time to start bundling up. Cold Turkey by Corey Rosen Schwarts and Kirsi Call, is a great book for the season, and is sure to warm your heart, with its sweet ending. Follow a cold turkey as he shares his warm clothing with the animals
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Book Review by Haley Bono October is a time for fun and imagination. If you are looking for some spooky fun with your kids, then “At the Old Haunted House” is the book for you. Written by Helen Ketteman, and illustrated by Nate Wragg, this book takes the reader on an eerie, but fun look
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Book Review by Haley Bono You can never have too many alphabet books, and I’m determined to prove this statement true. Well, okay, maybe I have a few too many, but I just had to add another one. Alphabet Trucks by Samantha R. Vamos has been an excellent addition, considering I have a two-year-old obsessed
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Book Review by Haley Bono Here is another favorite children’s book, “The Lady with the Alligator Purse” by Mary Ann Hoberman and Nadine Bernard Westcott. This is a nonsensical book full of smiles and laughs. There is a fun tune you can “sing” this book to, if you don’t already know the song, you can
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Book Review by Haley Bono As a mom, and preschool teacher, “Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes” by Eric Litwin, is always a favorite.This story is about Pete the Cat and his brand new white shoes, but, “Oh no!” He keeps stepping in things, and changing the color of his shoes. There are
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Book Review by Haley Bono I want to give a shoutout to my amazing husband in this post. He is so supportive of my goals, and is a loving father to our kids. I wouldn’t be where I am today without this amazing man by my side. With Father’s Day approaching, I wanted to do
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Book Review by Haley Bono As the snow melts and the grass grows, so does every child’s favorite little yellow weed: the dandelion. Soon these little flowers will go to seed and turn into a gray round puff ready and waiting to grant little kids’ wishes, while remaining a nemesis to every yard enthusiast. I
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Book Review by Haley Bono Spring is in the air, and Easter is right around the corner, so The Golden Egg Book, By Margaret Wise Brown, is the perfect book choice to review. This book is an old classic with different editions over time, but the cute story remains the same. The story is about
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Book Review by Haley Bono Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel, takes the reader on a tour of a variety of different shapes, and how they are a part of everyday life. There are three adorable shapes that become the “guides” throughout the story The reader will see these three shapes, throwing, building, driving, or
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