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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Spring 2024 TBR

    Top Ten Tuesday

    Oh my goodness! There are some big names publishing middle grade titles this spring. And yes, some of these books have already been published in early March, but I couldn’t not share them with you today – they’re some of the books I’m most excited to read this spring! I’m…

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    Storytime Theme: Imagination Adventure

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    With this year’s summer reading theme being “Adventure Beings at Your Library,” I wanted to make sure we have lots of great suggestions early in the year! Check out the rest of the adventure themes – ocean, outdoors, travel, and friendship too! This is a great storytime to inspire creativity…

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    Storytime Theme: Friendship Adventure

    With this year’s summer reading theme being “Adventure Beings at Your Library,” I wanted to make sure we have lots of great suggestions early in the year! Check out the rest of the adventure themes – ocean, outdoors, and travel too! This storytime lesson plan works well for an adventure-theme…

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    12 Fantasy Chapter Book Series

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    The fantasy genre is one of the most popular in my library and I know kids love the magical setting for this genre at all ages. Today, I want to share some really great chapter book series that fit squarely into the fantasy genre. Many of these books include imaginary…

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    Storytime Theme: Travel Adventure

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    With this year’s summer reading theme being “Adventure Beings at Your Library,” I wanted to make sure we have lots of great suggestions early in the year! Check out last week’s adventure themes – ocean and outdoors too! This storytime lesson plan works well for an adventure-theme program but could…

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    2024 Blogging A to Z: Theme Reveal

    Can you believe April is around the corner already?!?!?! Spring is just around the corner and I’ve already got daffodils blooming in my garden beds! Although I love seeing flowers everywhere, I also love April because it’s the Blogging A to Z Challenge month! This will be my 9th year…

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    14 Books for Lego Fans

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    LEGO and yes, that’s both singular and plural, is a building tool that was created all the way back in 1958 and has been a popular, mainstay in children’s toys for decades. And now, LEGO is even creating LEGO sets specifically for adults – everything from vehicles to entertainment, from…

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    Storytime Theme: Ocean Adventure

    Under the Sea

    Spending time over and under the waves is a surefire way to find adventure! With this year’s summer reading theme being “Adventure Beings at Your Library,” I wanted to make sure we have lots of great suggestions early in the year! This storytime lesson plan works well for an adventure-theme…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Things I’ve Googled Thanks to a Book

    Top Ten Tuesday

    As I was thinking about this Top Ten Tuesday theme, I realized that I don’t Google a lot when I’m reading. And I think that’s mostly because I tend to read a lot of contemporary romance and lighter reads and not so much heavy/research-oriented books. I say that at all…