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    Four on Friday: Flamingoes

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    Flamingoes are my absolute favorite birds by far! And they have been since I was little. I love their long spindly legs and their gorgeous pink feathers. Did you know that flamingoes are pink because of the shrimp they eat? What a cool fact! Today I’m sharing four flamingo-themed books…

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    12 Books Set Down on the Farm

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    I may have mentioned on my blog before that there is a small farm a few doors down from my house. Let me be clear, I live in a very large suburb of Philadelphia, about 15-20 miles away from Center City. Many people picture much of Pennsylvania as farmland and…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Read In One Sitting

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    I honestly don’t remember exactly what books I read in one sitting. Rather I focused on creating a list of books that might grab a reluctant reader’s attention. Whether they’re a little shorter (think under 250 pages) or they’re in an easy to read format like graphic novels or novels…

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    Four on Friday: Octopuses

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    Octopuses (and yes, that is the correct way to pluralize octopus) are super fascinating creatures! They have eight tentacles that have nerve cells controlling movement which means they have eight mini-brains and a larger central brain too! They also have three hearts! Many can squeeze into the smallest of spaces…

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    Old MacDonald Has A Lot of Different Versions

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    As I was walking my dog around the neighborhood this morning, we walked through the little farm down the street. I live in very much a suburban area, but down the street from my house is a township-owned farm with animals, a freshwater spring, and a little ice cream shop.…

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    9 More Picture Book Titles About Boats

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    From kayaks to canoes, paddleboats to pontoons, water travel is by no means a new mode of transportation or recreational activity! This summer, if you get a chance, explore a local waterway! Whether you sightsee in your own city and take a water tour or rent a boat on a…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Book Titles That are Questions

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    There are so many children’s book titles that are questions! From classic titles to new, modern favorites this is a fun list of titles. I think children’s books definitely lend themselves to lots and lots of questions, because let’s face it, kids are curious! As they should be! So if…

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    Four on Friday: National Motorcycle Day

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    It’s National Motorcycle Day! And although I’ve never actually been on a motorcycle myself, there are a lot of people in my life that love to ride including my brother-in-law. So of course, I’ve got to share some great children’s books about motorcycles! Four on Friday: National Motorcycle Day Girl…

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    Celebrate World Chocolate Day

    What better day is there? It’s World Chocolate Day! I love chocolate everything – hot chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, cake, cookies, etc.! Today, I’m sharing six children’s books about chocolate, but I’m also sharing a small business that is all about chocolate. My sister-in-law is the third-generation working in…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Why I Love Reading

    Top Ten Tuesday

    This should be a pretty easy list to create! I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. EscapeBooks allow youto escape your everyday world and explore new places. BalanceI can actually tell when I’m not reading enough! I get super cranky and impatient. Even if I can read…