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Michelle’s Garden
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Synopsis: “Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen…
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Four on Friday: Abraham Lincoln
Happy Birthday, Abe Lincoln! The 16th President of the United States of America is one of the most famous. Immortalized both in the Lincoln Memorial and on Mount Rushmore, Abraham Lincoln’s life was not easy, but he made a lasting impact on our country. Today I’m sharing Four on Friday:…
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2020 CYBILS Finalists
I can’t believe I forgot to share the 2020 CYBILS Finalists! These lists were released on January 1st with winners announced on February 14th. The CYBILS awards “aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” This means…
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The Puffin Plan
Synopsis: “Fifty years ago, a young ornithologist named Steve Kress fell in love with puffins. After learning that hunting had eradicated their colonies on small, rocky islands off the coast of Maine, he resolved to bring them back. So began a decades-long quest that involved collecting chicks in Canada, flying…
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Four on Friday: Nuts & Seeds
I love the fall when you starting seeing acorns on the ground! I think they’re so cute with their little caps! Today on Four on Friday: Nuts & Seeds I’m sharing a couple of books that are poetic, informational, and fun! It’s the perfect time of year to talk about…
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Soar
Synopsis: Ramone, a shy, ruby-throated hummingbird, is about to leave the nest for the first time. But his anxiety and fear keep him from taking off as he contemplates all that could go wrong. Full of kind words and encouragement, Ramone’s mother gives him room to work through his emotions,…
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The True Story of Zippy Chippy
Synopsis: “Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the…
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30 Titles All About Colors
I just finished watching the first season of Get Organized with The Home Edit on Netflix. It’s a fun show to watch to get inspired to organize your home, especially since we spend so much time there right now! Their love of organizing things in ROYGBIV is what inspired today’s…
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12 Kids Titles for National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day in the United States. Volunteers are reaching out to people across the country to make sure everyone who is eligible to vote in the upcoming election is registered. So, I’m highlighting 12 Kids Titles for National Voter Registration Day. These books are a perfect…
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RIP Notorious RBG
News of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing shocked the world last night. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or Notorious RBG as she was lovingly referred to as spent her life fighting for equality and women’s rights. Growing up during a time when many people viewed women’s role in the home,…
