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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,…
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12 Titles for Healthy Eating
Every Sunday morning I walk the pup and then come home and sit down to plan my meals for the week and get my grocery list together. I find that we’re much better about eating healthy when we put a little thought into it. With that in mind today I…
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12 Titles for Back to School
School may look very different for families this year. I can’t imagine being in the shoes of school administrators, teachers, or families as you try to navigate this uncharted territory. I’m having enough difficulty trying to manage my staff and plan to re-open the library and keep everyone as safe…
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Four on Friday: Hurricanes
Depending on where you live you may be well aware of hurricanes or it may be something you’ve never experienced before. Being northwest of Philadelphia, we often get remnants of tropical storms and hurricanes that move up the East Coast. With meteorologists predicting a higher than normal storm season for…
