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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Someday

    Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

    Someday (Athenuem Books, 2007), written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, is a nostalgic picture book from a mother’s point of view as she watches her baby become a child, then a young woman, and then a mother. The book’s tone is sweet and serious, gently reminding parents that time passes by [...]

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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Only You

    Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

    Some children’s stories are so simple, sweet, and timeless that they become “classics” - passed down from generation to generation. Only You (Harcourt, 2007), written by Robin Cruise and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine, reminds me of that kind of book. It is superbly written - the text is poetic and flows off the tongue. Literary [...]

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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Hattie, Get A Haircut!

    Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

    Books are fun and entertaining (in our house, we like them even more than toys). They are also useful for sparking your child’s imagination and for preparing your child to learn how to read. Finally, books can also be extremely helpful in teaching “life lessons” to kids. Reading about “issues” that affect your child’s life [...]

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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Shiny, Touchy, Smelly

    Saturday, December 1st, 2007

    When it comes to Christmas and other gift-giving occasions for infants and toddlers, I often rely on books. Interest in toys fades and clothes are outgrown, but books retain their magic for many years. They are read over and over again - in the car, before bed, and throughout the day.
    We recently went on a [...]

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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Alexander and the Terrible…

    Thursday, April 26th, 2007

    Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
    This is a childhood favorite for many. Black-and-white photos help to chronicle the events of Alexander’s very bad day. Essentially, Alexander wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and everything seems to be going wrong. He hopes to escape the misery [...]

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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Madeline

    Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

    Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
    Originally published in 1939, this book is truly a classic. The endearing illustrations that are both fashionably European and childishly simplistic are truly memorable. Additionally, any little girl will love to read about the adventures of the plucky and fun-loving little girl named Madeline.
    I must admit - the story is a bit [...]

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    Children’s Book Spotlight: Put Me In the Zoo

    Thursday, March 8th, 2007

    Put Me In the Zoo, by Robert Lopshire
    This mini board book is fun to read and hear. The words roll off the reader’s tongue with ease and they can be memerized even easier. This is the perfect book to teach to an older sibling who can then read it to their little brother or sister. [...]

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