I have been soaking up summer here in Minneapolis. Every day I peer at my milkweed plants, exulting in the gorgeous Monarch caterpillars munching them, begging them to please evade all enemies and spin a lovely, jade chrysalis. I am …
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comfort, explore, imagine…five gems for pre-schoolers
Today’s set of five all made my heart feel like someone just poured in a stream of golden honey. So full of love, belonging, participation, growth, cleverness. These gems are all perfect for preschoolers. Enjoy! Sometimes We Think You Are …
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pulling up stakes…five books about folks moving house
Summer is often a time for moving, and moving is often the subject of children’s literature. Today I’ve got some new and old titles coming at moving from a variety of angles. Harry and Walter, by Kathy Stinson, illustrated by …
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Osprey, Oman, and the Outback…3 fiction faves
School breaks are coming up soon. If your kids are looking for something to read, here are 3 titles I’ve recently enjoyed. None are brand new, so you should be able to nab them from the library shelves easily: Audrey …
heading to a new familiar…a list of five books about moving
Summer is often the time when families with children choose to move. Whether you move to a new neighborhood, across the country, or even halfway around the world, moving carries a unique set of emotions. I’ve read stacks of picture …
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