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Poetree by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
Synopsis: “The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for…
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How to Code a Rollercoaster by Josh Funk
Synopsis: “Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a…
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4 Picture Books About Recycling
As I promised yesterday in my post about garbage trucks, 4 Picture Books About Recycling is a great list with fun picture books and nonfiction titles to learn about the importance of recycling on Earth Day or any day of the year! It’s fun to read stories about your favorite…
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4 Picture Books About Garbage Trucks
Have you ever seen those videos online of the little kids waiting with bated breath for the garbage truck to come down the street? They’re absolutely adorable! The kids are usually so excited to see the sanitation workers and they’ll often stop to say hi to the kids before continuing…
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Bathtime Bubbles & Books
Bathtime is often either a knock-down, drag-out fight or a time for playing in the bubbles and lots of giggles. No matter how bathtime is perceived in your home, check out Bathtime Bubbles & Books to share with your little one. If you’re looking specifically for titles you can share…
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12 Fall Picture Books
My 12 Spring Picture Books blog post went over so well, I thought it’d be smart to put together a list of 12 Fall Picture Books that you can use in a classroom setting, for storytime, or at home! I love when the leaves start changing and the squirrels run…
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9 Picture Books All About Artists
I’m spending the day exploring an art museum that I’ve never been to – Woodmere Art Museum. I’m so excited because this particular museum focuses solely on the art and artists of Philadelphia. So what better way to share that experience than with this list: 9 Picture Books All About…
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6 Picture Books to Celebrate National Tailgating Day
Today I’m sharing 6 Picture Books to Celebrate National Tailgating Day! National Tailgating Day is the first Saturday in September (who knew!). And regardless of my own personal opinions on professional sport, player salaries, and my major concern about the health of athletes I wanted to share some books for…
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Giveaway & Book Review: My Grandma and Me by Mina Javaherbin
Synopsis: “In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or…
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6 Road Trip Picture Books
Here are a 6 road trip picture books about taking a road trip just in time for the last long weekend of summer vacation. As I mentioned, I’m spending the long weekend at my parents’ house with a bunch of friends and family. It’s about a five-hour drive from my…