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Tag Archives: books
Knuckleheads
Look what arrived today! Knuckleheads, by Dan Antion Summer reading, here I come! Jennie
Terrific Children’s Books – #5
Children’s Books #1 – #4 have been about the all-important things that children need – kindness, giving, empathy… those social and emotional skills. #5 is two books that I discovered at the Eric Carle Museum last month. I always find great books … Continue reading
A Day at the Eric Carle Museum
There is always something new at the Carle. I say this all the time, because it’s true. Every visit there is ‘something’ that floors me – sets me off like a sparkler. Marc Brown, author of the beloved “Arthur” books … Continue reading
Posted in art, Author interview, Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, literacy, museums, picture books, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children, The Arts
Tagged 'Arthur' books, art, books, Marc Brown, reading, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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Jennie Video on The Kelly Clarkson Show
For my blogging friends who are unable to see The Kelly Clarkson Show, here is a clip of my part on the show. Many bloggers have wanted to see me on the show, so here I am: https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/preschool-teacher-gets-huge-surprise-after-35-years-connecting-kids-with-books/824261977 I cannot … Continue reading
My New Books Arrived
Look what just arrived in the mail today! Jennie
Posted in books, Giving thanks, Inspiration, reading
Tagged books, Life Lessons by Nancy Blodgett Klein, My GRL by John Howell, reading
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A Little Free Library
A woman in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho had to have a diseased tree removed, so she had them leave enough of the stump to build a free library.
Posted in books, Early Education, Giving, Inspiration, reading
Tagged books, Inspiration, Little Free Library, reading, Reading books
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The Best Children’s Christmas Books
I want to share with you my favorite Christmas books. I love books, and I love reading to children. After a gazillion years, these are the ‘tried and true’, stories that children love. Me, too! Grab tissues, laughter, and wonder, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, picture books, reading, reading aloud, young children
Tagged Apple Tree Christmas, Book Review, books, Carl's Christmas, Children's Christmas Books, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Merry Christmas Strega Nona, Morris's Disappearing Bag, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, Night Tree, On Christmas Eve, reading, Santa Bruce, The Polar Express, The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
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Carl Sagan on Books
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Posted in books, Imagination, Inspiration, Quotes, reading
Tagged books, Carl Sagan, Carl Sagan on books, Quotations, reading
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The Reading Snapshots Keep Growing
Children’s reading is growing! Last week my preschool children began to read independently. It was wonderful. The photo of children on the rug with their books spoke to the power of reading aloud good books, and children modeling what they … Continue reading