Category Archives: books

John Howell’s Trilogy of Books

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Jennie

Look what arrived today! John Howell’s fabulous trilogy. Hubby has demanded ‘first dibs’. Dear John, Thank you for writing great stories, as books are the result of  stories that need to be told – because your heart and mind told … Continue reading →

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Reading Aloud Charlotte’s Web

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Jennie

I am reading aloud Charlotte’s Web to my preschool class.  It’s the first chapter book I read every year.  Yes, a chapter book, with preschoolers.  Picture books are a given, multiple times throughout the day, but why a chapter book with young … Continue reading →

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DogTown

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Jennie

I just finished reading one of the best books, DogTown, by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, and had to share my excitement. It’s friendship, bravery, loss, humor, and heart.  Oh, is it ever heart. “Your heart is a muscle,” I told … Continue reading →

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READ

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Jennie

My two favorite READ posters from Literary Hub @ lithub.com Dolly Parton has done more for putting books into the hands of children than anyone. Bless you, Dolly. Look at the books she is reading! Every Very Hungry Caterpillar Day is … Continue reading →

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Amanda in Scotland

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Jennie

Look what arrived today! The newest Amanda book by Darlene Foster. I love every Amanda book. Adventure, history, geography, and all the complexities of sleuthing with many different characters and personalities. Let the summer reading begin! Jennie

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New Books, Authors, Art and Birds – at The Eric Carle Museum

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Jennie

A great day at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Two new picture books just came out, and they are terrific.  I had the pleasure of meeting and greeting both of the authors, as they read their books … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books: Old and New

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Jennie

I’m always excited to search for new books that eventually become favorites, scan titles, and recognize the best of newly published books. Nothing beats reading-aloud and turning the pages of a book. Yet, I would be remiss if I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Gloria’s Sleepover At My House

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Jennie

Gloria has been everywhere this year – except with me.  She had a sleepover at my house last night!  When it was time for her to go to bed, she wanted a story (of course), so I read to her … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Jennie

I wore this heart pin to school today.  I needed to wear it, and I knew what would happen.  Children asked me about the pin. “Jennie, I love your heart.” “Thank you.  I  do, too.  Do you know why I … Continue reading →

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I Was There!

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Jennie

I was at the library the same day he was. It was his birthday, six years old at last, which means he can get his very own library card. He did! Look at his enormous smile. I was his preschool … Continue reading →

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