Look What Arrived!

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Jennie

Look what arrived today!
Darlene Foster’s new Amanda book,
Amanda in Ireland,
The Body in the Bog.

I’m so excited!

Jennie

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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57 Responses to Look What Arrived!

  2. Jacqui Murray's avatar Jacqui Murray says:
    November 15, 2025 at 10:35 am

    Good times ahead for you!

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  3. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™- Art, Books & more says:
    November 15, 2025 at 11:53 am

    Great fun, Jennie! Now? Yeah, you have to read aloud to the students. And they will learn so much about Ireland. Best wishes, Michael

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  4. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    November 15, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    Hooray for a new Amanda novel! I am sure it will be loved just as much as the others in that series, Jennie.

    Best wishes, Pete.

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  5. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    November 15, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    I’m so glad your copy arrived. It looks good in your hands! Enjoy Ireland and watch out for the bogs. ☘️

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  7. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    November 15, 2025 at 1:23 pm

    Enjoy, Jennie. Hey. Dan just said that.

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  8. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    November 15, 2025 at 1:44 pm

    How fun to see Darlene’s book in your hands. Have a splendid weekend, Jennie. Big hugs.

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  9. Fraggle's avatar Fraggle says:
    November 15, 2025 at 2:56 pm

    😊 Yay for a new book!

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  11. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    November 15, 2025 at 5:25 pm

    Great! Will you be reading it to the Aqua Roomers?

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  12. Tofino Photography's avatar Tofino Photography says:
    November 15, 2025 at 7:09 pm

    grab a Guinness and settle into a corner

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  13. Book Club Mom's avatar Book Club Mom says:
    November 15, 2025 at 7:43 pm

    That’s great – Darlene is the best!

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  14. beth's avatar beth says:
    November 15, 2025 at 8:28 pm

    from all that I’ve heard about this book, you’re going to really enjoy it and can’t wait to hear your take on it!

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  15. robertawrites235681907's avatar robertawrites235681907 says:
    November 16, 2025 at 11:49 am

    How exciting. I enjoyed it a lot.

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  16. johnrieber's avatar johnrieber says:
    November 16, 2025 at 1:12 pm

    I bought the entire set as a Christmas gift for a pre-teen!

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  18. sjhigbee's avatar sjhigbee says:
    November 17, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    I will make a note of these books – they look ideal for my granddaughter when she’s a tad older:)). Thank you for sharing, Jennie.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      November 17, 2025 at 8:22 pm

      They’re perfect for 8-12 year olds. The books are much like Nancy Drew, yet each one is in a different country, so the reader not only has an adventure story, but learns about the country.

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  19. Victoria's avatar Victoria says:
    November 17, 2025 at 4:41 pm

    Yay! Yay! Yay! ❤️😊❤️

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  21. Marcia Strykowski's avatar Marcia Strykowski says:
    November 18, 2025 at 11:12 am

    I love Darlene’s Amanda books, too! Haven’t yet traveled with Amanda to Ireland, though. 🙂 Enjoy!

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  22. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    November 20, 2025 at 3:45 am

    Great have fun Jennie ❤️

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