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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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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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Storytime Theme: Jungle
We are fully in the heat of summer right now! And last week, I offered an outdoor storytime with a jungle theme. Considering it was in the eighties with high humidity, it almost felt like we were in the jungle! I paired some really adorable jungle-themed books with lots of…
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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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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…
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National Typewriter Day
As I searched for a topic to write for today, I was excited to see that there is a National Typewriter Day! It would be a safe bet to say that there are many people who have never used a typewriter before. But the library where I work, has no…
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12 Books Perfect for Poolside
I love to swim, and honestly, anything water-related! Check out my storytime theme of great picture books about the ocean and the beach. But, heading to the ocean on vacation isn’t an option for everyone, so here are 12 books perfect for poolside sharing. Let me jump up on my…
