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Four on Friday: National Pizza Month
Did you know that it’s National Pizza Month? I had no idea! But who doesn’t want to celebrate National Pizza Month? I love pizza – takeout, homemade, brick oven, pretty much all of it! We grew up making homemade pizza together as a family. Even part of our Christmas Eve…
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The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar
Synopsis: “Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage.…
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6 Picture Books to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah
L’Shanah Tovah! Today marks the first day of Rosh Hashanah and to celebrate I thought I’d share just 6 picture books to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Because I am not Jewish and therefore have never experienced Rosh Hashanah, I’m not going to try and provide my usual introduction to the booklist.…
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Poetree by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
Synopsis: “The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for…
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How to Code a Rollercoaster by Josh Funk
Synopsis: “Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a…
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4 Picture Books About Recycling
As I promised yesterday in my post about garbage trucks, 4 Picture Books About Recycling is a great list with fun picture books and nonfiction titles to learn about the importance of recycling on Earth Day or any day of the year! It’s fun to read stories about your favorite…
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4 Picture Books About Garbage Trucks
Have you ever seen those videos online of the little kids waiting with bated breath for the garbage truck to come down the street? They’re absolutely adorable! The kids are usually so excited to see the sanitation workers and they’ll often stop to say hi to the kids before continuing…
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Bathtime Bubbles & Books
Bathtime is often either a knock-down, drag-out fight or a time for playing in the bubbles and lots of giggles. No matter how bathtime is perceived in your home, check out Bathtime Bubbles & Books to share with your little one. If you’re looking specifically for titles you can share…
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12 Fall Picture Books
My 12 Spring Picture Books blog post went over so well, I thought it’d be smart to put together a list of 12 Fall Picture Books that you can use in a classroom setting, for storytime, or at home! I love when the leaves start changing and the squirrels run…
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9 Picture Books All About Artists
I’m spending the day exploring an art museum that I’ve never been to – Woodmere Art Museum. I’m so excited because this particular museum focuses solely on the art and artists of Philadelphia. So what better way to share that experience than with this list: 9 Picture Books All About…
