Books, places, and books that take you places
It is always a happy time when a new book is finally out in the world. Books begin with a story idea and the author and illustrator’s dreams of what it will become. Today I am sharing a beautiful story of children who have their own dream written and illustrated by fellow The Kid Lit […]
Hooray! It’s Summertime! Are you looking forward to being outside, exercising, and reading a good book? Here’s a great way to combine all three of these activities as you WALK AND READ. The idea is simple. A children’s book is mounted on boards and displayed page-by-page in shop windows. Families read the story as they […]
As a child, I spent hours immersed in the D’Aulaire’s mythology books. I loved reading these incredible stories and was amazed by the antics of the gods and goddesses. Mythology was the foundation for my love of stories so I am thrilled by this a new take on one of the most fascinating characters in […]
Ask a group of children what their favorite day of the school year is and most will answer “FIELD DAY!” Who doesn’t like to leave the classroom (or house) for an opportunity to play? For many of our youngest children, Field Day is one of the first competitive group activities that they participate in. They […]
Happy Arbor Day, Friends! I certainly believe that trees are worth celebrating. My yard is full of them. We have redwoods, pines, dogwoods, olives, figs, and a palm tree! Quite and assortment, don’t you think? So, when I saw this book at my local Indie, I knew it needed to come home with me. Let […]
