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Oldies, but Goodies | More Kidlit Titles to Add to the Read Pile

Happy September! Whether your classroom looks like your dining room table or the local public school, keeping kids fueled with interesting books is always a challenge. Here are some great kidlit books that we\’ve reviewed in the past. The titles may be older, but they are still excellent options. Planet Kindergarten: 100 days in Orbit […]

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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear  is a wonderful children’s picture book by Lindsay Mattock and illustrated brilliantly by Sophie Blackall is not only charming in every way but completely captivating.   Before it won the Caldecott Medal 2016, I had seen it sitting on a variety of bookstore shelves but hadn’t

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A \”Next Level\” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Adventure!

Do you remember the first time you read Charlie and The Chocolate Factory as a child? Do you recall the thrill of discovering that magical gateway into Willy Wonka\’s world inside the pages of a book? A world with geese that laid golden eggs, squirrels that could sort nuts, and colorful little people called Oompa

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A Very Special Birthday! Audrey Press is Turning TWO

Happy Birthday to US! AND…. Audrey Press is turning TWO.   ……we are in the mood to Celebrate! It’s hard to believe that it was only two years ago that Audrey Press began its journey as a children’s book publishing house.  In these last 24 months we have achieved victories, experienced new adventures, discovered milestones,

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Writers And Toddlers All Go Through PHASES | Tips for Sparking Creativity

Two-year-old\’s go through PHASES. Writers also go through PHASES. Ours just isn\’t as messy and filled with tantrums (most of the time). BUT, if you are going through a writing \”phase\” and you have a gut feeling your stuff isn\’t what it could be, or no matter how hard you wrack your brain, nothing good

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Writing Creativity Can\’t be Forced : Guest Blogger Kathy Durham Sell (Aspiring Children\’s Author)

 Writing isn’t hard. Writing is easy.  I’m doing it right now for this blog post. It’s idea-generation that’s the challenge. How do you take our over-committed, multi-tasking brains and clear the deluge of thoughts in order to open up creativity? How many times have you sat down to write, and instead wound up with a

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Free eBook Friday: Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures by Heinrich Hoffmann

Delightful and charming photos and stories for your children to enjoy from Project Gutenberg Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures by Heinrich Hoffmann Download Book HERE   Here\’s some more awesome free ebooks from our archives: FREE eBook Friday! The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes by Beatrix Potter FREE eBook Friday! Enjoy Storytime With Barnes &

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