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    Four on Friday: The Unexpected

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    If you’re looking for some picture books that will pique a child’s interest, then look no further than these four titles! Today’s Four on Friday: The Unexpected theme includes stories that have unexpected parts that will definitely keep you on your toes. And you’ll definitely have kids hanging on every…

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    Four on Friday: Worries

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    Yesterday, I posted about a new normal, which I know is something everyone is trying to figure out right now. With schools closed, parents working from home, and the threat of catching coronavirus if you leave your house, it’s stressful! But for kids, especially young ones, it can be extremely…

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    Four on Friday: Wiggly Worms

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    I picked up What About Worms!? by Ryan T. Higgins at the PLA Conference and instantly fell in love which is what inspired this Four On Friday: Wiggly Worms book list. I love Ryan’s sense of humor and adorable drawings. If you’re not familiar with Ryan’s, definitely check out Mother…

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    Four on Friday: Country Music

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    Inspired by Nashville and its title as Music City, USA I’m sharing country music picture books today for Four on Friday! Although not my favorite genre of music, I think it’s important to expose kids to all sorts of styles of music and instruments. These books are a fun way…

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    Four on Friday: Love

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    Today I’m sharing the love with a Four on Friday theme all about LOVE! There are probably hundreds of picture books about friendship, family, and love. Today I’m sharing just four adorable books for this Valentine’s Day that you can read with your own little one! Four on Friday: Love…

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    Four on Friday: Jackie Robinson

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    Today is Jackie Robinson’s birthday! I can’t think of a better way to usher in Black History month than celebrating Jackie Robinson’s achievements. Robinson made history by being the first African American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues. With an impressive, albeit short career in the majors, Robinson…

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    Four on Friday: Penguins

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    Penguins are absolutely adorable animals, always looking so dapper in their black and white feathers! Today I’m highlighting these sweet animals with some really cute stories on Four on Friday: Penguins. Four on Friday: Penguins Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie Sima One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo Penguin and…

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    Four on Friday: King Tut & Ancient Egypt

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    On this day in 1924, King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus was discovered. Two full years after Howard Carter had discovered his tomb virtually untouched for thousands of years. Although I have opinions on taking artifacts from their country of origin, I do love being able to learn about history from pieces that…

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    Four on Friday: Christmas Elves

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    Children’s books about elves are actually not as easy to find as you might think! There are a bunch that have been published by very small independent publishers or even self-published, but finding titles that are easily accessible for most people was a little difficult! Below is my list of…

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    Four on Friday: Foster Care

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    This summer and into the fall I read a number of middle grade novels centered around foster care. According to AdoptUSKids.org, there are over 400,000 children in foster care in the United States. This means that most likely whether you know it or not, there are foster kids in your…