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2020 CLEL Bell Shortlist
The 2020 CLEL Bell Shortlist was announced on December 9th and you definitely need to check out this great list of 25 picture book titles. The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards “are an annual recognition of five high-quality picture books that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Star Wars Books for All Ages
With the newest Star Wars movie set to release in just a few weeks, a new television series on Disney +, and a new theme park in Disney, Star Wars is everywhere you look these days, including in books! Here are just ten titles from board books to graphic novels,…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 12/9/19
Last Week I did it! I finished all three books on my reading list this week! That never happens! I tried to read a little bit each night before going to bed and spent some time on Saturday reading as well which was perfect. I read With the Fire on…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads
I love the holidays – the music, the sappy Hallmark movies, the snow, family time, the works. I’ve included both well-loved books and new-to-me reads for my Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads list this week. Some of these books hold dear memories for me, like The Polar Express. I can…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 12/1/19
Last Week With a busy holiday and family staying in town, I got only a little reading done. Even with the family leaving early because of the weather, I ended up spending a good amount of time napping this weekend. I love a good nap. I try not to nap…
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Happy Thanksgiving! 15 Books About Being Grateful
Happy Thanksgiving, readers! Before I head out to two Thanksgiving dinners, I wanted to share 15 books about being grateful and thankful for this holiday season. These books aren’t specifically about Thanksgiving necessarily but are about teaching kids the importance of being thankful for the things they have. I am…
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6 Picture Books About Getting a Haircut
I finally made an appointment and got my haircut yesterday! It’s been a hot minute since I got it cut this summer! I’m so bad about going on a regular basis. But, with a fresh cut, I was inspired to share 6 picture books about getting a haircut with my…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 11/25/19
Last Week For an insanely busy week, I’m actually happy with how much I was able to read! Even with programs every night this week and getting into the gym in the morning, I was still able to read Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds and Eventown by Corey Ann…
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12 Titles for Birthdays
We’re celebrating my partner’s birthday this weekend with karaoke, brunch with family, a delicious chocolate cake and lots of time with friends. I love that this year, it’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, giving us a lot of time to celebrate. We both have birthdays around the holidays, so getting time…
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19 Favorite Picture Books of 2019
The end of the year always brings “Best of” lists and lists of favorites. And honestly, it’s a love-hate relationship I have at this time of year. I love learning about books that I may not have gotten to or heard about yet. But, I prefer to focus on sharing…
