June 16, 2010
by jennifer
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We’ve been enjoying the beach for three days now, and I’ve read three books in that time. 800 pages in three days. Not bad. I guess that’s an indication that I’m remembering how to relax. Two of them have been … Continue reading
May 17, 2010
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A few of you asked which history book I was reading when I posted about the power of history recently. Having completed the book, I wanted to share it with you and share my thoughts about it. The book is … 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
by jennifer
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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 29, 2010
by jennifer
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Oh, there is so much to be said about A.A. Milne’s classic stories about the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh. Such a wonderful, funny, happy book. There are a lot of things I love about these stories, and several poems that are fabulous … 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
by jennifer
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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
