How to use your imagination like Harold and the Purple Crayon
Last month, I took my grandkids to the new movie about Harold and the Purple Crayon. I was excited because I loved this book as a child. Before we went, I read them the book. Surprisingly, they said...
View ArticleAppealing Reads
Have you ever picked up a book and immediately you were drawn in but you just can’t put your finger on what makes it so appealing? Two of my favorite picture books are Owl Moon by Jane Yolen and...
View ArticleBaby and Toddler Literacy
There are so many books out there for babies and toddlers! Some are just pictures, some have words, and others are interactive. So, how can we use them with our babies and toddlers? I watched several...
View ArticleI Love You Like A Donut
I am excited to tell you about my new favorite picture book—I Love You Like a Donut! But rather than having me explain it, I had the joy of interviewing the author—my friend, Theresa Borst. How did...
View ArticleWinter Poetry
When I taught preschool, we memorized a winter snowman poem. I made a little snowman Who had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny And what do you suppose? It went on to tell how the bunny ate the...
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