Category Archives: picture books
No Words Needed
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein- And, a picture really is worth a thousand words~that light the fire of imagination. What if there were books that could do just that? … Continue reading
Meeting Yet Another Author
Mount Holyoke College in Western Massachusetts hosts children’s book authors, and recently Patricia MacLachlan was a speaker. Remember Sarah, Plain and Tall? It was the first book that made me cry as an adult. Mandatory reading for my children when … Continue reading
Meeting an Author
Last week I met Eric Carle. Let me say it a little louder, “Last week I met Eric Carle!” The man, a world renowned children’s author and illustrator, is 88 years old. His history is fascinating. So is he. My author … Continue reading
Being A Late Bloomer
I was a late bloomer. It’s a term that is mostly used for flowers today. Way back when, children who didn’t seem to grow as quickly as their peers were often called “late bloomers”. I struggled to read. I sucked … Continue reading
Making “The Star-Spangled Banner” Come Alive
Every year I make our country’s National Anthem ‘come alive’ for my preschoolers. This is a hard song to sing, especially for children. They know the tune, and thanks to baseball on television and sporting events, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is … Continue reading
1-800-Viola Swamp
Kate brought her mother’s beloved old book in to school this week. Miss Nelson is Missing is a classic. I love that book! My children loved it. Over the years I must have read it hundreds of times. The story is … Continue reading
Memorial Day With Children
There’s nothing like greeting a soldier in dress uniform. For young children, they are in awe. That presence naturally commands respect. I hosted our school’s Memorial Day Remembrance on Friday, with Army Sergeant First Class John as our guest speaker. As John looked at … Continue reading
