Where Reading is a Way of Life
My daughter is 11 going on 30, and I am always looking for books for her to read. She likes the traditional books of girls her age, but I also like to encourage her to read more than just everyday fiction. Being a fan of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, I was delighted [...]
There are some books that you read to your children because they ask. There are other books that you read to their children because you enjoy reading it. Pirates and Princesses by Jill Kargman and Sadie Kargman is both – a book your daughter will ask you to read again and again, and a book [...]
The Deep Black Pond by Morgan Kostival is a children’s book that takes place on a very special tropical island. The fanciful creatures there inhabit a small pond situated in the middle of the island. Follow the misadventures of one of these tiny creatures named Mimi the peewee. Learn just how Mimi becomes the very [...]
I love to spend money on books. I always have – for myself growing up and as I became adult, I also started buying for others. I especially like to buy for the kids on my lists as I want to foster a love for reading early on. You’ll notice I do a good number [...]
My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln A Tale of Two Boys from Indiana is a children’s book by Robert L Bloch and illustrated by John W. Ewing. Abraham Lincoln is one of my favorite presidents and so when I found out about this book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. The book is [...]
Summer The Magic Blanket is the story of a young girl who lives in Greece written by Litsa Bolontzakis and illustrated by Daneila Lekina. My daughter began reading this book and was enthralled from the first page. The illustrations are beautiful. The story is the story of the young girls’ life in Greece during the [...]
My daughter will be 11 in less than two weeks and she still sleeps with me at least one day a week. If I’d allow it, she’d sleep with me all seven. In talking to many other parents I know, I’ve realized that I’m not alone. Many of us have kids that either just go [...]
I consider myself very lucky that bedtime has never been a traumatic experience in my house. My daughter has always been super easy to put to bed. I think it’s because she’s always woke up early and played hard all day so by late evening/early night, she was exhausted. But that’s most certainly not always [...]
My daughter loves history and in this area we have nearby Indian museums and some can still find arrowheads in our pastures. So when we received The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake, I knew my daughter was going to be excited, and I was right. The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake [...]
My daughter loves to draw, color, make jewelry – anything creative. All over my house you’ll find markers, crayons, pencils, glue, scissors, you name it, there’s always something going on and my refrigerator is always covered in her latest creations. And every time we go shopping, she needs new art and craft supplies – EVERY [...]
