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Top Ten Tuesday: Middle Grade Sports
Today is a Top Ten Tuesday: Freebie which is actually super scary! I have a hard enough time pulling together titles for themes, let alone choosing a theme AND picking titles! I was trying to think of something “summery” but I’ve already created a Middle Grade Summer Camp list, so…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/31/2021
What I Read Another week spent super productively, just not reading! I really need to start listening to more audiobooks! I got a lot of my emails cleaned out and my office looks pretty good for when I leave. Plus, in the midst of working and getting ready for my…
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Storytime Theme: Bugs
Bugs are something that either fascinates little kids or terrifies them! There are plenty of bugs that bite or sting, but most bugs are really important parts of the ecosystem. This storytime can combine stories with nonfiction text to not only entertain, but also educate little ones on all the…
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9 Cookbooks to Inspire Your Little Chef
It’s no surprise that I’m sharing cookbooks on my blog, specifically geared toward kids! I love to cook and I think kitchen skills are useful for everyone to know! My siblings and I grew up helping in the kitchen and even now when we’re all together, we all end up…
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The Loss of Iconic Children’s Book Creators
The world lost two amazing children’s book creators this week – Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. With recognizable illustrations, their books were the staple of countless children’s formative years. Eric Carle, a self-proclaimed “picture writer” was the author and/or illustrator of more than 70 titles for kids. Growing up in…
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World Otter Day
It’s World Otter Day! What could be cuter? I love watching otters at the zoo as they literally zoom around their enclosure. In fact, in honor of World Otter Day, I’m going to share some really interesting facts about otters that I learned just for today. Sea otters have the…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Book Quotes
I love quotes from books, but with very little time, I had to access all my quotes from Goodreads. I’m hoping they’re accurate! All of these images will also be showing up on my Instagram over the next few days, so follow me there as well! The Artsy Reader Girl…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/24/2021
What I Read I had a super productive weekend! It wasn’t necessarily spent reading, but there were so many projects around the house that I was able to work on. It was amazing. As I’ve mentioned, my sister is getting married in a few weeks. And I’ll be at my…
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Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals
Synopsis: “This powerful nonfiction picture book explores wildlife crossings around the world and how they are helping save thousands of animals every day. Around the world, bridges, tunnels, and highways are constantly being built to help people get from one place to another. But what happens when construction spreads over,…
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Four on Friday: National Endangered Species Day
Today is National Endangered Species Day! It’s a chance to learn about the amazing animals and plants that are endangered, primarily due to humans. Learn about conservation efforts and what you can do in your own backyard to help! I’m sharing just four books with characters that are critically endangered.…
