I absolutely LOVE story time! For me…reading out loud is easy. But for my husband? Not so much. He is more of the “read to yourself” type. You ask him to read/speak/perform in public and he is going to do the world’s best impression of Mr. Freeze. Because of this I’m always looking for great story time opportunities that don’t force my husband to step outside of his comfort zone. I am (after all) a lover, not a fighter. (Ha! Sorry…that was really hard for me to say with a straight face.) Anyways, last week while web-surfing I happened to stumble across this: Storyline
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Evening Kindle-Parents! So 2 weeks ago I wrote a post about the benefits of reading for 20 minutes each night. The next day (after everyone got their newsletter) I was slammed with emails asking for “reading recommendations” to go along with this 20 minutes. First off…I was totally excited that y’all actually took the time to read that post. Knowledge is powerful for both YOU and your CHILDREN so *pats on the back* all around. Second…I realized after 3 hours of compiling lists (and answering emails) that I was probably going about this wrong. Why not kill roughly 70 birds
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Afternoon Kindle-Parents! So…instead of posting a children’s book review today I decided to take a different route and broach a subject I think every parent should know (and understand.) A tid-bit you may not know about me: On top of teaching art…I volunteer at my son’s school library several times a month. I love books and I adore having the distinct opportunity to introduce a younger audience to the books I adored as a child. To watch their faces light up as their imagination takes flight. (This is also one of the reasons I take the time to
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Morning Kindle-Parents! The last couple of books I’ve featured have been geared towards a younger audience so today I let Frick pick the book. And surprise surprise it was a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE book involving pirates. (How cool is that!) Also, I cleaned out Frack’s bookshelf this week and instead of donating them to her school (like I usually do) I decided I’d give all of you a chance to win them. Anyways, on to the Frick & Frack show! Quest For The Lost Treasure “Choose Your Own Path” Pirate Adventure for Ages 3-8! Your epic journey begins
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Afternoon Kindle-Parents!! Today I have a pretty interesting book to share with you called “Candy and the Cankersaur” by Jason Sandberg. Now, the book says 4-8 so I test drove it on both of my bitty bots to gather their thoughts. Anyways…here is a little about the book, a look at the art work, and what they had to say. Also, remember: Reading is contagious…pass it on! This is the sweet and funny tale of a young girl named Candy and a Cankersaurus Rex! Candy receives a dinosaur as a gift and is determined to train him to be
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Afternoon Kindle-parents!! Today I have two great/funny/imaginative books to share with you. They are from a series called “Yuck Kingdom” in which a little girl likes to flush her irritating little brother down the toilet. (Man…kids and their toilet humor. LOL) Anyways, here is a little about the books. An excerpt read to you by the author himself Jeff Rivera. And of course…a review, by the audience that matters the most, MY KIDS! Welcome to Yuck Kingdom! Book #1 – Um…Mommy, I Think I Flushed My Brother Down the Toilet Welcome to ’Yuck Kingdom’! The streets
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Need something new to read with your kiddos? Why not try this on for size. Down the Mysterly River is the children’s book debut of Bill Willingham, the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Fables. Complete with illustrations by Fables artist Mark Buckingham, it is a spirited, highly original tale of adventure, suspense, and everlasting friendship. Down The Mysterly River by Bill Willingham Max “the Wolf” is a top notch Boy Scout, an expert at orienteering and a master of being prepared. So it is a little odd that he suddenly finds himself,
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Morning Everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve done a children’s time so I thought, “what they hey, why not now?!” And what better way to celebrate the beauty of children’s literacy than with the very talented Orson Scott Card. Now.. before you run to the computer and click BUY (because HELLO it’s Orson!) Let me explain what this book is all about, because it IS NOT a normal Orson book. 1st of all… this is his very first collaboration with his daughter Emily Card. Cool right? But not only that…it’s MANGA! That’s right, this is NOT the pages and
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So, this morning when I was perusing IMDB (which for the record I do ALL OF THE TIME) I saw new film stills from the Dr. Seuss film adaptation of “The Lorax” and thought, “Wow…my kids are going to just eat this up!” Which got me to thinking. Most of you have kids too. So, in a moment I would like to refer to as “pure freaking genius” (and the fact that I don’t have my book review for today written yet) I decided to share. I mean really…who the hell doesn’t like Dr. Seuss?! So here it is…a look
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Happy Tuesday everyone!!! It has been a while since I have done a Tiny Tot Tuesday, and I have been feeling a little guilty, so even though I have not 1 but 2 reviews ready and waiting, I’m going to give you an idea for your little ones instead. (I don’t want the to feel neglected.) Here is a cute series for the little princesses in your life. Ivy & Bean Click Image for complete Details From School Library Journal Grade 1-4–Seven-year-old Bean likes stomping in puddles, climbing fences into neighbors’ backyards, and playing tricks on her older sister,
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