I went to my local library and checked out every book I could find about Thanksgiving. I got about 20 books, but these four were the standouts. Have you read any of these? … [Read more...]
The Big Snow
You know that feeling of reverential hush when you wake up to fresh snowfall? The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader captures this perfectly. A Caldecott winner, this book conveys the quiet majesty and mysterious activity of all those forest creatures we love. The cozy illustrations are simply beautiful, mostly black and white with color spreads splashed throughout. The reader gets a peek into the … [Read more...]
Fergal and the Bad Temper
Last week I shared some books I've been reading to help me better understand, love, and parent my son. Today's book is related to the same topic but written for him! Fergal and the Bad Temper (originally published in the UK as Fergal is Fuming!) is a relatable story about a little dragon who does not like to be told what to do. When Fergal is told to do something he doesn't want to do (i.e. … [Read more...]
Blog-Tober!
I recently saw another blogger post about Blog-tober. The idea of blogging something EVERY DAY for the month of October immediately appealed to and intimidated me. I haven't blogged in over a year (thanks in large part to an absolutely adorable (and unexpected) little munchkin who is currently napping!) but the itch to try again has set in. I figured, why NOT? I have absolutely nothing to lose by … [Read more...]