• Activities

    Storytime Theme: Flamingos

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    A few weeks ago I shared my second favorite bird – peacocks in a spotlight for a storytime lesson plan. Today, I’m sharing a lesson plan all about my absolutely favorite bird – flamingos! Is it weird that I have a ranking of favorite birds? Maybe, but it definitely helps…

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    Storytime Theme: Safari

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    I would absolutely love to take a safari vacation, but unfortunately, I don’t have that kind of finances. I would love to see animals in a more natural environment and be able to take a vacation that is both eco-focused and just awe-inspiring and breathtaking. Since that’s not going to…

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: How to Find an Elephant

    Summary:  “What to do on a dull gray day? Head into the wilds and look for an elephant. You will need a pair of binoculars, a blanket, a flute, some food, a little imagination, and a lot of curiosity. Look and listen closely, because elephants can be anywhere. And watch out,…

  • Reviews

    Picture Book Month Theme: Jungle

    You’ll be seeing a lot of picture books on my blog throughout the month of November as we celebrate Picture Book Month.  You’ll definitely want to check out the website as picture book authors and illustrators will be posting an essay each day about the importance of picture books!  Check…

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    What To Do If an Elephant Stands On Your Foot

    What To Do If an Elephant Stands On Your Foot written by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is an adorable and hysterical book about safari animals.  Similar in style to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie this story is laugh out loud funny and perfect for…