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National Typewriter Day
As I searched for a topic to write for today, I was excited to see that there is a National Typewriter Day! It would be a safe bet to say that there are many people who have never used a typewriter before. But the library where I work, has no…
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Four on Friday: Frogs
On a summer night at my parents’ house, all you can hear are the bullfrogs calling across the lake. And boy, are they loud!!!! To honor those loudmouths, I’m sharing four books all about frogs – whether they are classics or nonfiction titles these are great titles to share with…
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World Otter Day
It’s World Otter Day! What could be cuter? I love watching otters at the zoo as they literally zoom around their enclosure. In fact, in honor of World Otter Day, I’m going to share some really interesting facts about otters that I learned just for today. Sea otters have the…
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9 Books to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr
From sundown yesterday to sundown this evening, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr. This festival celebrates the end of fasting during the month of Ramadan. I didn’t have a lot of luck finding many books about this holiday, but I found a few I wanted to share. Many…
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We Must Not Forget
Synopsis: “As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis’ Final Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state’s genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called “inferior” races. Yet so many of the individual stories…
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Blogging A to Z: Grow
To encourage kids to be lifelong readers, make sure to include books for your kids to grow into! When you’ve got an itty bitty baby at home, make sure you have picture books incorporated on your shelf too. When your toddler starts obsessing over transportation vehicles, fill those shelves with…
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12 Poop & Potty Books
Today is World Plumbing Day! And before I go any further, a HUGE shout-out to my cousin, who is a plumber and spends his days making sure that people have running water, flushing toilets, and no leaks! Happy World Plumbing Day! I’m sharing 12 Poop & Potty Books today, because…
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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…
