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Blogging Isn’t Always Sunshine & Rainbows
Blog Migration It’s been about a month since my blog migrated to a self-hosted site with its new look. And it has been a blogging journey! I thought the migration was a lot of work (and it was, for my partner who did the majority of the work). I spent…
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#blogbookaday: Truck Full of Ducks
Summary: “Did you call for a truck full of ducks? Bernie is on the road to make a duck delivery when one of the ducks EATS the directions. Oh no! How will he find his customer? Join the flock on this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just WHO ordered a…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookstore I Want to Visit
I love bookstores, but rarely spend time in them for lack of self-control (and space!) I’m desperately running out of bookshelf space at home to add new titles, so I’ll have to find more space before I purchase too many more books. But, that being said, there are some fabulous…
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#blogbookaday: I Am Enough
Summary: “I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needs. This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another—from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/15/18
Lots of work late led to little time to read, but I was able to finish Hope in the Holler by Lisa Lewis Tyre – it was a sweet story about what home looks like and how to find it. I just started Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson and I’m already looking…
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#blogbookaday: Honk! Splat! Vroom!
Summary: “Five mice race down a road, eager to cross the finish line. But first they must overcome all sorts of messy obstacles, including mud and one very hungry cat! Luckily, a friendly goose saves the day.” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: Five mice are racing to win the grand prize, but…
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#blogbookaday: Monster Boogie
Summary: “Laurie Berkner, “the queen of children’s music” (People), pairs the lyrics of her infectious hit song with Ben Clanton’s whimsical illustrations in this groovy and adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dancing, and all things monstrous! I’m the biggest monster that you’ve ever seen! My eyes are purple…
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#blogbookaday: Pignic
Summary: “It’s a perfect day for a pignic! A blue sky. A shady tree. A bright kite. And a full picnic basket. Four little pigs and their parents head outside to enjoy a beautiful day. With a little help from some new (and unexpected) friends, they climb trees, fly kites, and…
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Three on a Theme: Challenging Gender Norms
There are a few picture book titles featuring characters that challenge the gender norm in a variety of ways. The characters tend to be portrayed as male and are often interested in “girly” things. It’s much more difficult to find a character portrayed as female that identifies as male (you’ll…
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#blogbookaday: The Two Mutch Sisters
Summary: “A playful look at sisterhood and honoring differences when having some things in common doesn’t mean having everything in common. The two Mutch sisters have two of everything, and Violet believes they are as perfectly matched as the objects in their collections. Ruby, however, has other ideas. And she’s ready to do something…
