Tag Archives: Swimmy by Leo Lionni

A Children’s Book in the Sky – Swimmy

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Jennie

And there it was, flying high like a quiet beauty. “Swimmy” My beloved picture book. The first book I read aloud to my preschoolers, forty years ago. Jennie

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When You Read Aloud…

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Jennie

 This is what happens when teachers read aloud: It begins with a child, grows into groups of children, and then the children ‘take over’, reading on their own. Reading one-on-one Reading in groups The more I read aloud, the more … Continue reading →

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The Art of Disguise, “Swimmy” and Snow Geese

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Jennie

Cindy Knoke’s photography cindyknoke.com is nothing short of stunning.  From birds to wildlife to nature, she captures it all in breathtaking detail.  When I saw her recent photo of snow geese flying from a predator, I nearly jumped out of … Continue reading →

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