Looking for a glimmer of gladness? A morsel of merriment? For lighthearted story times, a sunny flutter, a giggle to turn a bad day around, reach for one of these gems: Stick, written and illustrated by Irene Dickson published in …
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as fall drifts into winter
There are two parts to autumn. The first is that golden haze entering in September, when the air becomes crisper, leaves paint riotous beauty across the landscape, cozy sweaters feel just right for a crunchy walk through the woods. But …
powerful & poignant…new recommended reads on refugees/immigrants
A while back I shared some excellent middle-grade reads illuminating the immensely difficult sagas of refugees and asylum seekers. Today I’ve got another stack of powerful, poignant, hopeful stories of both immigrants and refugees. Some are ideal for young children; …
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you’ve got a friend…
This world is so full of sharp edges, sorrows like anvils sitting on our chests, worries, feelings of inadequacy. That’s true for adults, and it’s true for children as well. One of the sweetest gifts on the planet is the …
splendors for September
September and October are my favorite months of the year. Rhythms return after summer days punctuated with splash and spontaneity. Cooler air approaches. Evenings lengthen with the sun heading to bed earlier and earlier. All of which makes for ideal, …
six for starting school
Short and sweet today. Six reads for a variety of school start-ups! global schools… Adventures to School: Real-Life Journeys of Students from Around the World, by Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul, illustrated by Isabel Muñoz published in 2018 by Little …
the world is so full of a number of things!
Today, I’ve got a stack of fabulous books that open our eyes, minds, and hearts to the extraordinary wonders gracing Planet Earth. Out of dozens and dozens of titles I’ve read this summer, these all felt outstanding to me. The …
a kaleidoscope of cultures…picture books for loving a big world!
If you follow Orange Marmalade, you already know that I have a heart for books that shine the light on the marvelous variety of ways people live, all the places people love to call home, around the world. You can …
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warm as toast…five to bring a smile
I’ve read a boatload of books this summer. Today’s list of five rose to the top of my stacks for their sheer, sunny, good will. Need a dose of smiling? Settle in with these: A Dog with Nice Ears, written …
preschool perfection
Today, five books just begging to be read with the little shavers in your households. All peachy keen for ages 2 and up. I Really Want to See You, Grandma, written and illustrated by Taro Gomi originally published in Japan …
