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    Activity Corner: National Llama Day

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    It’s National Llama Day! Last year I created an entire llama book list last year, so I’m definitely not going to repeat that. But, I thought I’d share the link again and offer you a few adorable crafts to go along with these fun books! What I love about llama…

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    2021 Holiday Kids’ Book Gift Guide

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    I love sharing books as gifts! Partially, because I love books and reading, but also because books can be extremely personal gifts. I regularly gift books to readers in my life. Last year, all of my friends received books from me – titles that I thought they would enjoy based…

  • Lifestyle

    World Octopus Day

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    Can you believe today is World Octopus Day?!?!? I already love it! Since an octopus is my logo, I can’t help but celebrate World Octopus Day today! And if you’re wondering why my logo includes an octopus and an ice cream sundae, check out my post here. Octopuses are really…

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    6 Books for Yom Kippur

    Yom Kippur begins this evening at sunset. While many non-Jewish people put an emphasis on Hanukkah, Yom Kippur is one of the most important holidays of the Jewish faith. Although I’ve created a book list for Rosh Hashanah, twice! I’ve never created a book list for Yom Kippur. So today’s…

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    Four on Friday: National Motorcycle Day

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    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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    Four on Friday: Tails & Tales

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    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…

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    Four on Friday: Father’s Day

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    Father’s Day is right around the corner! And today I’m sharing just four adorable books for the special dads in your family! These four titles barely scratch the surface of the number of great books out there, but they’re all so sweet, I just had to share them! My dad…

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    9 Books to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

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    From sundown yesterday to sundown this evening, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr. This festival celebrates the end of fasting during the month of Ramadan. I didn’t have a lot of luck finding many books about this holiday, but I found a few I wanted to share. Many…

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    Slice of Life Day 17: St. Patrick’s Day

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    St. Patrick’s Day in my house means the one time a year I make corned beef. Isn’t it weird that some foods are only made around a specific holiday? Chex Mix in my house growing up was only made around Christmas. I’m not sure why. When I moved out after…