Category Archives: Picture book recommendation

Soar into Summer

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Welcome to a new season and a new addition to this blog. Several friends and fellow grandparents have requested that I provide some tips and book suggestions for younger kids. The start of summer seems like a good time to … Continue reading →

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Books to Give, Books to Share

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

Seems to me, Spring is almost as much a season of celebration as the winter holidays.  Recently, I’ve come across a few remarkable books that are great to read with your elementary children, and would also make a thoughtful gifts … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons to Give Books as Gifts

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

Last week the first toy catalog arrived in the mail. Immediately, I stashed it in a safe place so that when the “grands” came over later in the week, they could have the fun of going through it. They were … Continue reading →

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Trick and Treat

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

In Eastern Pennsylvania, it’s clear that Mother Nature knows its October. There’s been a definite dip in the temperature, the strong sun of September has pulled a disappearing act, and trees are looking sparser by the day. Of course, October … Continue reading →

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