Today’s picture books beam with happiness, friendship, …and a few pies. Help yourself to something delightful! Knight Owl written and illustrated by Christopher Denise published in 2022 by Christy Ottaviano Books, Little, Brown and Company Owl has had but one …
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leaning into hope…Earth Day 2024
We are all well aware by now, I think, of the devastating consequences of our misuse of the land, water, air, and resources that support life on our home planet, the ill-considered behaviors that have led to extinction, massive habitat …
expect the unexpected…a list of five
Today’s potpourri of unexpected delights comes to us from Canada and Spain, Japan and Germany. Even Outer Space! Creators from far and wide have gifted us these imaginative, funny, charming, thoughtful stories packed with surprises. I hope you find something …
seven to celebrate Spring!
Has Spring arrived at your home yet? It’s a notoriously teasing, fickle season here in Minnesota with warm weather and snow flurries dancing in and out of weeks until the full force of Springtime finally arrives. Regardless of what weather …
sung and unsung…women’s history month part two
It’s Day Two of my week of women’s history posts. Five more interesting women following their divergent interests and gifts, coming right up! Before I launch into these titles, I want to reaffirm my value and utmost respect for those …
poetry, parachutes, and apple pie…a post for women’s history month
March is Women’s History Month and I always thoroughly enjoy discovering the array of women — many I’ve never met before – who have made vital, intriguing, beautiful, courageous contributions to our world. This week I’m happy to be sharing …
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three faiths…three Springtime celebrations
The month of March this year marks a holy time for both Muslims and Christians around the world, and Jewish Passover follows at the end of April. Billions of people worldwide will commemorate these important celebrations of their faith. Today …
night: not just for sleeping
As parents of babies and small children are well aware, nighttime doesn’t always bring sleep. Today’s stories heartily, happily, cheekily give the nod to folks not nodding off. Night time isn’t just for sleeping, after all! Night Lunch written by …
and still I rise…Black History Month reads
Black History is a story of rising up. Yes, it’s a history full of pain, and yet courage, resilience, creativity, strength, generational love are woven in mightily making it a tremendous source of insight and inspiration. I have learned so …
lucky dragons and lotsa love
Two big holidays arrive within the next week, and today I’ve got a few books to help celebrate them. Lunar New Year comes first, on February 10 when we begin the Year of the Wooden Dragon. About 1.5 billion people …
orange marmalade 