Tag Archives: books

A Little Free Library

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

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.

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The Best Children’s Christmas Books

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

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 →

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Carl Sagan on Books

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

Jennie

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The Reading Snapshots Keep Growing

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

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 →

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A New Year of Reading Charlotte’s Web

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

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 →

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The Best Words From a Child

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

A child said to me this week, “Jennie, tell me all the books.” Surely those are the best words a teacher can hear. Jennie

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Can’t Get Enough Reading

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

Chapter reading together was over, long over. I peeked in to say one last goodnight. Reading by flashlight. Just wonderful. Jennie

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Blog Tour – Gallows Hill: The Investigative Paranormal Society Book 2

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

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 →

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Dog Lovers and Book Lovers: “The Poet’s Dog”

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

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 →

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Reading Connects All People

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

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 →

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