One of the bright spots these days is seeing many 2020 books finally trickle their way into circulation at my library. Today I’ve got a batch that are outright delicious! Enjoy! Madame Badobedah, written by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren …
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celebrating the Inauguration!…a list of five
Tomorrow in our household we’re breaking out the ice creamin honor of Joewhile we watch the meaningful and momentous inaugurationof Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. If you’d like to introduce the new White House team to your kidshere are five …
a compassionate Christmas to one and all…a list of five
As we glide towards Christmas and the final days of 2020, our deep need for peace and goodwill is certainly evident. Today, in that vein, I’m reprising five Christmas stories I’ve loved over the years, all of which highlight lovingkindness, …
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scarves of red tied ’round their throats…five for a winter’s day
We’re only dreaming of a white Christmas here in Minneapolis, with bare ground and not a flake of snow in the forecast. Still, whether your weather is conducive to snowy scenes or not, you’ll enjoy these beautiful wintertime offerings. Ten …
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide — children’s books perfect for grown-ups!
Searching for just the right gift for an adult on your list? Consider a children’s book! Today, I’ve pulled together some suggestions to suit particular categories of readers. I’ve provided links to Bookshop.org for all titles they carry. I am …
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Orange Marmalade 2020 Holiday Books-for-Giving…nonfiction edition!
Today I’ve got dozens of captivating nonfiction gems for all ages. I’ve linked the titles to the online site for independent booksellers, bookshop.org. I’m now an affiliate with them which means I get a little dab if you order books …
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curious and curiouser!…new nonfiction gems!
Fabulous nonfiction is a source of joy for me. What an astonishing world full of curiosities, ideas, people, and places we live in! Expand your horizons with these top-notch treats from 2020: There’s a Skeleton Inside You!, by Idan Ben-Barak …
2020 Orange Marmalade Holiday Books-for-Giving
It’s snowy outside my window here in Minnesota and that’s putting me in the mood for the holidays! I know, I know. We still have Thanksgiving to celebrate and I need to hold my horses. However, today also marks the …
jolly new gems…picture books to put a smile on your face
So many delightful picture books have been published this year and I am finally getting my hands on some of them. Every one of these will warm you up on the inside — just what’s needed for one and all. …
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Kindness from A to Z…a treasury of goodhearted stories
Earlier this week I looked at resources speaking to the kinds of suffering many children face. Today I’m focusing on the good that thrives even in tough times, even in a year like 2020. I’ve been reminded that… …quarantine and …
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