July 21, 2011
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One of my all-time favorite childrens books is a little one written in the 1950′s. The carrot seed by Ruth Krauss is an absolute treasure. It tells the simple story of a boy who plants a carrot seed, then waters … Continue reading
September 11, 2010
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I’ve been reading this book a lot lately with my little guy. It’s titled Will You Still Love Me? by Rick Walton. It’s the story of a boy who approaches his Dad with a series of hypothetical scenarios. In each … Continue reading
May 15, 2010
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What would you do if you were a fairy who was born without wings? The heroine of this book is Fia, a fairy who has just that problem. Rejected by her beautiful sisters and the other fairies, her only friends … Continue reading
May 14, 2010
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This book was one of the first I fell in love with when, as a young mother, I discovered the world of Children’s Literature. It is the story of a boy who lives on a farm with his parents and … Continue reading
May 10, 2010
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This week is National Childrens Book Week. To celebrate I’ll be sharing one of my favorite childrens books each day. I’ve already shared my #1 favorite from my own childhood here. There are a lot of gems that I’ve discovered … Continue reading
February 22, 2010
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Of all the stories from the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Trenton remains my favorite. Something about it just gets me every time. It seems to epitomize the stuff of which that generation was made. Endurance and sacrifice are … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
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While this book wouldn’t likely be classified as children’s literature, it is today’s designated reading in our home. For today is February 12th. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. And this book is hauntingly beautiful. I cannot read it without feeling humbled, reverent, … Continue reading
January 17, 2010
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If I had to choose just ONE book to read to my infants, it would be this one. This board book by Mary Murphy is an ABSOLUTE GEM. It’s perfect for little ones. In black and white illustrations with large, … Continue reading
January 3, 2010
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I want to introduce you to the board book that I bought for myself. Yes, for myself. A few weeks ago I woke up with the familiar heaviness in my heart… the weight of the world and the wish that … Continue reading
September 20, 2009
by jennifer
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Fresh rolls and strawberry jam always make me want to read this book. I think it is my favorite book from childhood. I really love it. First published in 1972, I’m so glad it’s still around. It’s called the Giant … Continue reading
