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,
What Fits in My Mitten Activity and “The Mitten” Book Review Read More »
Book Review by Ashley Beecher At my house, we celebrate Christmas and one of my children’s favorite Christmas books is Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas? by Brianna Caplan Sayres. Any kid that loves trucks or Christmas is sure to enjoy this fun story about how different types of trucks celebrate the holiday. One of the
Christmas Traditions Activity and “Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?” Book Review Read More »
Book Review by Kathy Porter Do you love to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as I do? Can you believe it? I found a cute Christmas book that uses all three of those elements! Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree is that story. It was written in the 60’s but it is easily found in your
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree Read More »
Book Review by Ashley Beecher The Trouble With Elephants is a sweet book that talks about both the good and the bad parts of having an elephant. The author, Chris Riddell, creates an imaginative set of habits for a pet elephant that causes the elephant’s owner all kinds of trouble. Their antics will have kids
As I Am Heart Activity and “The Trouble With Elephants” Book Review Read More »
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
Dress a Turkey Activity and “Cold Turkey” Book Review Read More »
Book Review by Kathy Porter If you are an animal lover or you only eat plant foods for Thanksgiving, you will love this story called, A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. You can find it in the picture book section of your local library under the letter B. Every year a moose and his
Herbivore vs. Carnivore Activity and A Turkey For Thanksgiving Book Review Read More »
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
Haunted House Hunt and “At the Old Haunted House Haunted House” Book Review Read More »
Book Review by Kathy Porter This beautiful illustrated book by Don and Audrey Wood is called Heckedy Peg. Even though it isn’t a Halloween story, the witch-like character of Heckedy Peg makes it fit for the upcoming holiday. A mother has seven children named after the days of the week. She told them she was
Heckedy Peg Book Review and Matching Activity Read More »
Book Review by Ashley Beecher In Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess, authors Anna Dewdney and Reed Duncan deal with a concept that every family with kids has faced: cleaning up the toys. Llama Llama doesn’t want to clean up his toys when Mama Llama asks and together they imagine what it would be like if
House Cleaning Activity and “Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess” Book Review Read More »
Book Review by Ashley Beecher I received We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen, at my baby shower before my oldest child was born. It’s based on a folk song and tells the story of a family that goes on an adventure through various terrains and weathers to find a bear. Then they
Searching for Stuffies Activity and “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” Book Review Read More »