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Tag Archives: books
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
Jennie
Posted in books, Imagination, Inspiration, Quotes, reading
Tagged books, Carl Sagan, Carl Sagan on books, Quotations, reading
47 Comments
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
A New Year of Reading Charlotte’s Web
Every year I start chapter reading with my preschool class on ‘day one’. And, the first book I read is Charlotte’s Web. We have barely had three weeks of school and children are totally hooked. They adore Wilbur and laugh at … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, chapter reading, children's books, E.B. White, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Learning About the World, preschool, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged books, chapter reading, Chapter reading books, Charlotte's Web, Early Education, language development, literacy, reading aloud, teaching young children
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The Best Words From a Child
A child said to me this week, “Jennie, tell me all the books.” Surely those are the best words a teacher can hear. Jennie
Can’t Get Enough Reading
Chapter reading together was over, long over. I peeked in to say one last goodnight. Reading by flashlight. Just wonderful. Jennie
Blog Tour – Gallows Hill: The Investigative Paranormal Society Book 2
I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Charles French, a distinguished educator and author. His new book, Gallows Hill, is a thriller and the second in his exciting series. The first book, Maledicus, is a riveting page-turner deep into history … Continue reading
Posted in Author interview, Book Review, books, reading, Writing
Tagged Author interview, Book Review, books, Dr. Charles French, Gallows Hill, paranormal, speculative fiction
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Dog Lovers and Book Lovers: “The Poet’s Dog”
As the holidays and winter are upon us, I am once again drawn to the best book. Fall in love with a dog, a poet, and children- magnificently written. “Dogs speak words. But only poets and children hear.” Those are … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Dogs, Particia MacLachlan, Poetry, reading
Tagged books, children's books, Dogs, literacy, Patricia MacLachlan, The Poet's Dog
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Reading Connects All People
Reading should belong to everyone, but often we only think of how books relate to us. Steve McCurry is working to bridge that gap and show how much reading can connect disparate people. McCurry, one of the leaders in modern … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Kindness, Peace, reading
Tagged books, connecting all people, reading, reading photography, Steve McCurry
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