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Book Review: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo #KateDiCamillo #UltimateReadingChallenge

Whenever someone asks me to recommend a book that is not a young children’s book, this is the one. THE ONE. I cannot tell you how many times people have found a scrap of paper or a napkin to write … Continue reading

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Quotations on Thinking

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”                                                                            Albert Einstein (https://en.wikipedia.org) “The mind is not a…

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repost for new readers: Vincent & Ludwig

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Forest Fours

Originally posted on Playful Directions:
Yesterday was our first official Forest Four Day.  Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten spent about two hours exploring our Northbound Trail.  The undergrowth sprouted up beyond our knees over the summer, leading to a lovely, wild excursion.…

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Interview with Teacher Jennie Fitzkee!

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by author Janice Spina on her wonderful blog! JEMSBOOKS INTERVIEW WITH TEACHER JENNIE FITZKEE! Jennie Fitzkee Please help me welcome teacher Jennie Fitzkee to Jemsbooks.blog Interview Segment. Jennie is the first teacher that … Continue reading

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The Miracle of Reading

Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
pixabay I had another post prepared for today… but then a miracle happened… I showed up at Tornado Boy’s house for two days of “Grammy Time.” Kindergarten doesn’t kick off until Tuesday and…

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Quotations on Books

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”                                                                  Marcus Tullius Cicero (https://en.wikipedia.org) “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”                                                                  Stephen King ? “Books are the lifeblood…

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Smorgasbord End of Summer Party – #Music Requests from Rob Goldstein, Victoria Zigler, Jemima Pett, Luna Saint Claire and Jennie Fitzkee

Sally has posted a terrific collection of songs from bloggers who were at the Smorgasbord Invitation. While I was not able to be there, (the food was to die for!) my favorite song is included. “It’s a Wonderful World” by … Continue reading

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The Explanation of Life

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com What is the meaning of life? For thousands and thousands of years, there has been an untold number of scientists and people who have attempted to explain the…

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One Dollar and Eleven Cents

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Every once in a while, I come across a story that renews my faith in miracles. The following true story is an example of how miracles just “don’t…

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