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Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels
Synopsis: “When an apple falls on his head, Newton the squirrel begins to wonder how the world works. Listening in on a lesson about the force of gravity, he decides to try his own experiments with the help of his sister, Curie. Learning to make simple machines, they discover that…
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Storytime Theme: Nature
For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! This week is all about nature! I love spending time outdoors especially if that means I’m on the beach or near a body of water. Today for my storytime theme: nature, I’m…
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National Native American Heritage Day
Thanksgiving has a fraught history here in the United States. Many people choose to see this national holiday as a time to spend with family and friends. Others are using Thanksgiving as a learning experience to better understand the history of Indigenous people in the United States and how their…
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A Thanksgiving Adventure
Like many of you, our Thanksgiving plans have been turned on their head this year. But, with everything going on, I’m grateful to have a few days off! After the pie has been served, I’m going to crack as many books as I can this weekend and just enjoy! But…
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Billy and the Balloons
Synopsis: “Fly up, up, and away with Billy! When the wind takes Billy and his colorful balloons on a ride in the sky, he ends up having the most magical Christmas ever. A small boy + a big bunch of balloons = magic! Billy’s dad has a special touch with balloons,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things I’m Thankful For
This is a completely necessary exercise in thought that I needed right about now. I know that in the scheme of things I am blessed beyond measure. But 2020 sure seems to be kicking my butt. Between coronavirus, coronavirus adjacent, and just other random stuff I feel like the rug…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 11/23/2020
What I Read This past week I read three more books and can see the light at the end of my 2020 TBR shelf! I was a little worried that Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams would be too much to read right now. It’s the…
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Jayla Jumps In
Synopsis: When eleven-year-old Jayla finds out that her mother used to be a Double Dutch champion, she’s stunned. Her mom, who’s on doctor’s orders to lower her blood pressure, could move like that?!? Jayla decides to follow in her mom’s footsteps, thinking that maybe double Dutch can make her stand…
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Storytime Theme: Pets
For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! This week is all about pets! My crazy pup Aria is filled with energy, which makes me so exasperated, but at the end of the day, I look forward to her snuggles!…
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Four on Friday: World Children’s Day
Today is World Children’s Day, an international holiday created by the United Nations in 1954. It is celebrated “each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.” How do we celebrate World Children’s Day? How do I pick only four titles to share on a…
