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Story Time Starter — Ice Cream

15 Jul
mgross

Hot summer days almost automatically call for a tasty ice cream cone! Not only is it fun to eat ice cream, it is also fun to read about the cold, creamy treat! What better topic for a story time when … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter — Bugs

15 Jun
mgross

Buggy Bugs and Creepy Crawlies! What is summer without bugs, spiders and centipedes?  Children are fascinated by bugs whether they are up close or at a distance.  Some bugs fly, some crawl, and some even sting.  Bug and spider books … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Gary Paulsen!

17 May
crivers

Join us in wishing Mr. Gary Paulsen, children’s author extraordinaire, a very happy birthday today! We love recommending Hatchet, probably Mr. Paulsen’s most well-known and most-read book, to those boys who just don’t know what they want to read (although … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter — Cookies

11 May
mgross

Cookies, cookies, cookies! If there was one thing I really enjoyed eating as a kid (and still do in fact), it was cookies.  Most children do, right?  Not only are cookies yummy, they make an awesome story time topic! Whether … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter — Frogs & Toads

13 Apr
crivers

Ahh, spring! Tiny little buds are appearing on trees and bushes, lawns have gotten green, and the sound of birds fills the air.  Critters that hibernate are beginning to awake and enjoy the warm sunshine.  Frogs and toads would be … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter – Farm Animals

16 Mar
afensch

As far as Story Time topics go, farm animals is a never – fail choice!  Not only does it give you a variety of animals to focus on, but the books are typically funny, full of vibrant colors, and you … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Spotlight — Hiroe Nakata

26 Jan
crivers

We’ve highlighted some of our favorite children’s authors in the past, but don’t think that we’ve forgotten about the illustrators, because we haven’t! Some authors like Rosemary Wells, Margaret Wise Brown, and Kevin Henkes actually write and illustrate many of … Continue reading →

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A World of Opposites — Concept Books for Young Readers

09 Jan
crivers

Our final list of concept books comes in the way of opposites.  Children love learning about things that are the same and different; and they love comparing the two!  Knowing the opposite of a certain word or concept is a … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of reading this holiday season

26 Nov
afensch

  The holiday season is rapidly approaching – lights are being strung, dinners and get – togethers are being planned, and lists are being made (things to do, people to see, and much more!) With all of that running around … Continue reading →

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Awash in Color – Learning Colors with Concept Books

07 Nov
afensch

We’ve covered great books to help your children learn their letters and numbers – but what about colors?  Just as important as the ABCs and 123s, knowing colors can help children navigate their world, and better learn to describe that … Continue reading →

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