This is the time of year when a walk around the block has a person (and their dog) coming face to face with skeletons, zombies, and other assorted monsters set up in front yards. I have the perfect book to share with my neighbors! THAT MONSTER ON THE BLOCK by Sue Ganz- Schmitt (author) and […]
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LUNA LOVES ART – A Friendship Field Trip Story for Art lovers
It seems like it has been a long time since I’ve been to an art museum. I drove by the Norton Simon Museum yesterday and was sad to see it closed. Fortunately, I read a new book set in an art gallery and had fun exploring the art within the pages. LUNA LOVES ART By […]
Seasons For Stones – a timely picture book for all seasons
Have you taken up any new hobbies or activities since the pandemic began six months ago? Our household certainly has and, in most cases, it has been books that have started us on new adventures. Our new endeavor is rock painting inspired by A SEASON FOR STONES By Nikki Bergstresser (author) and Kelly O’Neill […]
Are your kids experiencing big feelings? It’s time to read Fred’s Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers
This has been a year of big emotions for everyone. Confusion, sadness, and anger come to mind but there have also been joyful, playful, and even silly times. Children need to understand that experiencing different emotions is okay. We all need FRED’S BIG FEELINGS: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers By Laura Renauld […]
The Very Oldest Pear Tree
In these days of quarantine, the best way to travel is through books. While I read, I make a list of places to go when it is safe to travel again. I am sharing a book today that has definitely piqued my curiosity and I’m already planning a future trip to Massachusetts. THE VERY […]