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12 Books Set Down on the Farm
I may have mentioned on my blog before that there is a small farm a few doors down from my house. Let me be clear, I live in a very large suburb of Philadelphia, about 15-20 miles away from Center City. Many people picture much of Pennsylvania as farmland and…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/19/2021
What I Read I have been so busy between work and trying to finish up home projects! By the time I get into bed at the end of the day, I can only manage a couple of pages before I’m falling asleep with the bedside light still on and the…
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Four on Friday: Octopuses
Octopuses (and yes, that is the correct way to pluralize octopus) are super fascinating creatures! They have eight tentacles that have nerve cells controlling movement which means they have eight mini-brains and a larger central brain too! They also have three hearts! Many can squeeze into the smallest of spaces…
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Old MacDonald Has A Lot of Different Versions
As I was walking my dog around the neighborhood this morning, we walked through the little farm down the street. I live in very much a suburban area, but down the street from my house is a township-owned farm with animals, a freshwater spring, and a little ice cream shop.…
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9 More Picture Book Titles About Boats
From kayaks to canoes, paddleboats to pontoons, water travel is by no means a new mode of transportation or recreational activity! This summer, if you get a chance, explore a local waterway! Whether you sightsee in your own city and take a water tour or rent a boat on a…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/12/2021
What I Read Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson was a fun adventure in NYC as the two main characters have a night they’ll never forget! Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass is an immersive summer break story on the island of Tobago. It’s got a little…
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Four on Friday: National Motorcycle Day
It’s National Motorcycle Day! And although I’ve never actually been on a motorcycle myself, there are a lot of people in my life that love to ride including my brother-in-law. So of course, I’ve got to share some great children’s books about motorcycles! Four on Friday: National Motorcycle Day Girl…
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Celebrate World Chocolate Day
What better day is there? It’s World Chocolate Day! I love chocolate everything – hot chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, cake, cookies, etc.! Today, I’m sharing six children’s books about chocolate, but I’m also sharing a small business that is all about chocolate. My sister-in-law is the third-generation working in…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/5/2021
What I Read Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea by Ashley Herring Blake was amazing! You can check out my review from earlier this week. I also finished up A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey. This was a fun YA book that I…
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Four on Friday: Tails & Tales
This summer’s theme for many public libraries’ summer reading programs is Tails & Tales from the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Hence, my inspiration for today’s post – four titles all about tails! These are really interactive titles that work for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school age – it just depends…
