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If you didn’t see the fun secret message activity I shared in my last post, please check it out. I was so inspired by Sherlock Holmes’s birthday, that I decided to keep the sleuthing fun going! Master Code Maker Sherlock Holmes wasn’t the only master riddler. Did you know that our 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, was one of the best code makers and breakers of his
Since today (January 16th) is Appreciate a Dragon Day, I feel perfectly fine with continuing my sharing of awesome dragon-y books for young readers. So today, let’s explore one of my favorite dragon-ish books that happens to be an extraordinary journey of myth, magic, and mystery. The book is Here, There Be Dragons. The Imaginarium Geographica… “What is it?” John asked. The little man blinked and arched an eyebrow. “It is
I have greatly loved the story of Helen Keller all of my life and the fact that January is National Braille Literacy Month has refreshed this love even more. On several occasions, I’ve had the chance to bring the story of Helen Keller to life for my children and our friends. Each time it is a deeply moving experience as we walk into the world of the blind and deaf.
William Sherlock Scott Holmes, best known as Sherlock Holmes, is the world’s only consulting detective, a profession he created for himself. Oddly enough, people are not 100% when this fictional character’s really is. Created by the Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The prototype for the modern mastermind detective, Holmes first appeared in Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual of 1887. Although, his creator author Sir Conan Doyle
How many of you love Miss Rumphius? I Do! Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney is a classic. I’ve read it to a variety of nieces and nephews throughout the years, and my own children grab it often. Miss Rumphius is an old friend that we go back to again and again. Miss Rumphius is the life story of Miss Alice Rumphius (otherwise known as the Lupine Lady) as told by her young niece,
As Book Birthday #3 for the popular non-fiction book, HOW TO COACH GIRLS, nears, the Audrey Press Team continues to be amazed by the feedback and comments from inspired coaches, parents, and volunteer coaches. Published in February of 2018 and written by Mia Wenjen and former Boston College Head Coach, Alison Foley, this book has continued to change lives all over the USA. Written with the goal of providing the
Valarie Budayr shares the story of when she was young, she was drawn to play in the urban forest that was across the street from her childhood home. In the suburbs was 24 acres of woodland that became the perfect place to run free and play. A constant companion during her adventures and pretend-play was the classic children’s book, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodges Burnett. Inspired by her favorite
I’ve been doing a lot with dragons lately and in honor of my new book Dragons are Real (see the end of this post for the scoop) so I thought I’d share a few of our favorite dragon reads from our favorite dragon library. I started this recently with my Dragons are Real booklist for Beginning Readers and the more I dug, the more amazing dragon books I found! You may not know this
Hope, like the gleaming taper’s light, Adorns and cheers our way, And still as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray. ~Oliver Goldsmith~ Photo by Claudia Grunder Every December 13th, we continue a long family tradition of celebrating St. Lucia. My parents were from Sweden and they brought this tradition along with them. In the darkest hours of the morning, a young girl with a wreath of candles on
In honor of my award-winning picture book, Dragons are Real, I’m sharing a few of my favorite dragon-y reads from our favorite dragon-themed library shelf. You may not know this but Dragons love to read and are actually book hoarders. So if you’re missing a book, there’s a good chance a dragon took it! I should know because I’ve had my very own dragon friend since I was 7. Look for
Renee CormierMother-Daughter Book Club
