LEARN MORE Today is National Paul Bunyan Day (written by J.M. Northup June 2023) Paul Bunyan was a huge part of my childhood, believe it or not. Perhaps it is because of the logging in Minnesota, my proximity to Wisconsin, or my interest in myth and lore. Whatever the case, he was bigger than life, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Paul Bunyan Day Is Upon Us, Readers!
Category: Young Readers
#BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Global Smurf Day!
Learn more about GLOBAL SMURF DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com I loved watching the Smurfs when I was little (I didn't know it was a Belgium comic created by Peyo in 1958 - I just knew the cartoon). I thought Papa Smurf was kind, wise, and a wonderful father figure. I liked that so many different kinds of … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Global Smurf Day!
My Book Review of A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History by Lynne Cherry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Somewhat Educational NonfictionI love Native American culture and gravitate toward literature related to it. As a writer and Grandma/caregiver of kids, I read a large amount of juvenile books. Hence, my selecting this title.I appreciated the foreword. The inclusion … Continue reading My Book Review of A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
Silver Dagger Book Tours – Samson and the Charleston Spy
Experience the mysterious start of the Civil War through a young boy’s perspective in this historically accurate and action-packed adventure/mystery Samson and the Charleston Spy A Lowcountry Adventure Book 1 by Paul A Barra Genre: Middle Grade Historical Adventure Mystery The protagonist of SAMSON AND THE CHARLESTON SPY may be the definitive underrepresented voice in … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Samson and the Charleston Spy
My Book Reviews of The Food Group (5 book series)
GET THE SERIES: AMAZON PURCHASE LINK My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Great Story of Coping & HopeThis is a cute book to help kids deal with trauma. It helps illustrate healing with the growth of coping as a little seed progresses through natural stages of anger, hurt, isolation, and resentment to come out … Continue reading My Book Reviews of The Food Group (5 book series)
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