• Lists

    16 Activity Books for Summer Vacation

    July 6, 2023 /
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    There’s still at least a month of summer vacation left and your kiddos might be getting to the point where they are complaining they’re bored or you’ve got a long car ride coming up and need something to distract everyone! Check out these great activity books for all ages! There’s…

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  • Lists

    12 Read Alikes for Harold and the Purple Crayon

    May 4, 2023 /
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    Harold and the Purple Crayon is a classic in children’s literature, written by Crockett Johnson. It was published in 1955 by Harper Collins. It’s the story of a four-year-old boy who takes a purple crayon on a nighttime adventure drawing the things he needs for a great big adventure. And…

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  • Activities

    Petite Picasso Preschool Art

    January 9, 2019 /

    I love art and am jealous of friends who are artistic and create such amazing things with their talent. I’m artistic with a camera, but put a paintbrush, pencil or marker in my hand and I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler! Petite Picasso Preschool Art is my…

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  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Idea Jar

    May 14, 2018 /

    Summary:  “From the author of Warning: Do Not Open This Book comes a lively story about a teacher’s special jar where her students keep their story ideas—but watch out when those ideas go on the loose! The idea jar is where students keep their ideas—anything from a Viking to a space robot to…

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  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: The Thing Lou Couldn't Do

    May 6, 2018 /

    Summary:  “Lou and her friends are BRAVE adventurers. They run FASTER than airplanes. They build MIGHTY fortresses. They rescue WILD animals. But one day, when they re looking for a ship to play pirates in, Lou s friend has an idea: Up there! The tree can be our ship! Ummm ……

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  • Lists

    Fantasy Booklist Recap

    May 4, 2018 /

    Fantasy Recap Dragons, Fairies, and Magic: 10+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 3-7 Castles, Wands, and Unicorns: 15+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 8-12 Wizards, Witches, and Warlocks: 13+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 13 and up History & Science of Mythology: 10 Nonfiction Titles for Fantasy Readers

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