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Why I Won’t Be Canceling Dr. Seuss

In the past few weeks, I've seen quite a stir about Dr. Seuss and the racist nature of some of his works. I have seen the examples and read the things and trolled the posts. This is my response. Let me be clear: racism is wrong. I won't, however, be "canceling" Dr. Seuss in my home or in my teaching. *GASP* "How can you be so racist and un-woke as to continue using the material generated by a racist in your educational toolbox?!" There are a few reasons, actually. These are my top two. … [Read More...]

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Boundaries and Explosions

I have 3 children, and my oldest is 5. He's my only boy, and I lovingly refer to him as our "experimental child" because every stage he goes through is new for all of us. Every technique, "hack", or trick that we try with him is done with a, "Will it … [Read More...]

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Why I Won’t Be Canceling Dr. Seuss

In the past few weeks, I've seen quite a stir about Dr. Seuss and the racist nature of some of his works. I have seen the examples and read the things and trolled the posts. This is my response. Let me be clear: racism is wrong. I won't, … [Read More...]

What You May Have Missed

ABC Look At Me by Roberta Grobel Intrater

You Should Love It Because... It is an engaging little book which will help your readers learn to identify and express emotions as well as introduce them to the alphabet. The bright colors contrast … [Read More...]

Boundaries and Explosions

I have 3 children, and my oldest is 5. He's my only boy, and I lovingly refer to him as our "experimental child" because every stage he goes through is new for all of us. Every technique, "hack", or … [Read More...]

Processing Fear is Hard

We received this book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (www.imaginationlibrary.com) and immediately fell in love with it. It is about a young kangaroo named Joey (of course) and his struggle to … [Read More...]

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If it’s a dreary day for you like it is here in If it’s a dreary day for you like it is here in Michigan, and you’re really wanting some spring vibes in your read-avoids, check out this foursome of beautiful books from @kevinhenkes2021  Not pictures, but also beautifully springish are My Garden and Little White Rabbit. His use of bold outline and vibrant yet soft colors make these books a feast for the eyes. The fact that they also share heartwarming stories is the cherry on top! 
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Coming soon: a new lesson plan featuring his book My Garden and Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert 🌷🌈🌿Stay tuned! 
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Book Stack! 📚❤️📚 . 🥰Coziest😊: The Book Stack! 📚❤️📚
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🥰Coziest😊: The Blue Table by @chris.raschka This simple but powerful book celebrates all that a table represents. Gathering, eating, community, family. ❤️ 
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🙋‍♀️Most Relatable 🙋‍♀️: Aaron’s Shirt by Deborah Gould. This is an oldie, chosen at random by my 2yo, but we ended up reading it 5 or 6 times this week because it was a perfect toddler story. It tells the tale of Aaron’s favorite shirt over the span of 2 years...which represents a TON of growth for a kid! 
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🗣Best Read-Aloud🎤: Don’t Take Your Snake For A Stroll by Karin Ireland. This is a silly rhyming story about all the animals you shouldn’t take along because of various potential pitfalls. A fun, goofy read-aloud, with illustrations in line with Steven Kellogg. Delightful! 
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What are you reading this week? Any favorite titles standing out! Tag them below! 
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I’ve achieved a first! My bag of library books w I’ve achieved a first! My bag of library books was so heavy, my car thought I had a passenger 😂 📚❤️📚
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In the past few weeks, I've seen quite a stir abou In the past few weeks, I've seen quite a stir about Dr. Seuss and the racist nature of some of his works. I have seen the examples and read the things and trolled the posts. This is my response. 

...click the link in my profile for the full post! 

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Book stack! 📚❤️📚 . 😂Funniest😂:Th Book stack! 📚❤️📚 

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😂Funniest😂:The Run by @barrouxillustrations This is a perfect read for young potty trainers! 
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🥰Coziest😊: Roly Poly Pangolin by Anna Dewdney. Learn about an endangered animal and overcome fears! 
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🙋‍♀️Most Relatable🤷‍♀️: Fergal and the Bad Temper by @robertstarling_art I’ve mentioned this one before and it continues to be a perfect read-aloud for my emotionally-charged children! We’ve all got a dragon to tame 🐉
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🎨Best Illustrations🎨: TIE between Off to See the Sea by Grimes/ @lizzunon (the way she blends reality and imagination is mesmerizing. My 4yo was totally captured by this book! &and& Jabberwocky by Carroll/ Charles Santore. An amazing retelling via pictures. The poem alone makes little sense with its gibberish, but Santore brought a hero’s story to life in the pictures. Not recommended for bedtime reading...oops.
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⭐️Honorable Mention⭐️: No More Naps by @cgrabber1955 and Leo Espinosa. This fell into both the funny and relatable categories and deserves a mention! Annalise Devin McFleece is an hilarious and all-too-realistic toddler in this tale of the word of nap time. 
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If you’re looking for a book to celebrate divers If you’re looking for a book to celebrate diversity without politicizing it, check out The Colors of Us by Karen Katz. 
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When I taught internationally, this was one of my favorite books to read with my class. We were a multi-racial, multicultural, multilingual group and this book helped all of us recognize our differences as being beautiful. I love how Ms. Katz uses all kinds of foods to describe the color of each person...creative and accessible. Everyone knows what color peanut butter is. 😊 
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Swipe to see some ideas for activities to use along with this book! I found the crayons at Walmart and the paint swatch book was free at Home Depot—ask for one! 
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Best library picks of the week! Up first, My Favor Best library picks of the week! Up first, My Favorite Memories by Sepideh Sarihi and Julie Völk. Published and translated to English 2020 by Blue Dot Kidd Press. This simple story tells of a young girl’s creative way of bringing all her favorite things when her family moves. A story of hopeful resilience. 
Next, Don’t Feed the Coos! by Jonathan Stutzman. Pub. 2020 by Henry Holt & Co. The title had me curious and the hilarious story did not disappoint. If you like Mo Willems, this is right up your alley. It’s a goofy story and the pictures add depth to the story. We read it twice in a sitting because it was so funny! Main characters are both girls, but neither story is “girly”, making them enjoyable for everyone!
Found this gem at the library! Delightful little d Found this gem at the library! Delightful little dragon with a big temper...sounds like someone I know and love. Perfect read aloud for learning self-management and calming techniques. Head on over to my blog and check it out! .
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