Month: November 2022
Nativity Picture Books to Sample and Savor for the Holy Day of Christmas
As Christmas nears, there are many parents who struggle each year, balancing the holy day...
“Father Christmas” by Raymond Briggs – A Christmas Picture Book Classic That’s Bloomin’ Wonderful!
Raymond Briggs’ very British Father Christmas is not your typical Santa. Briggs’ Santa is not...
Take a Trip to the First Thanksgiving That is a True Classic Picture Book Read!
The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh; illustrated by Helen Sewell Elementary school stages...
“Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving” by Laurie Halse Anderson; illustrated by Matt Faulkner
The name, Sarah Hale, probably doesn't ring a bell with you, but it should for...
Picture Books to Help Celebrate the Holiday of Thanksgiving…With Some Great Reads, Both Classic and New!
As the last Thursday of November nears, families across America will begin the yearly journey...
Turkey Bowl by Phil Bildner; illustrations by C.F. Payne
Ah! Thanksgiving is upon us! And as families gather around tables across America, they will...
Here is a Very Famous Elephant Picture Book Written by Laurent; the Son of Jean de Brunhoff of Babar fame. Laurent Never Falls Far From the Legacy Tree!
Babar And The Wully-Wully By Laurent de Brunhoff I was reminded by none other than ...
November 11, 2022 is Veterans Day. Honor the Men and Women Who Stand and Serve…and Those That Did.
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month November 11th is Veterans Day. It's a...
As Families and Friends Across the Fruited Plain Arrive at the End (?) of the Vitriol Leading up to Election Day 2022, Perhaps a Slice of the Picture Book “Enemy Pie” Might be a Partially Sweet Solution?
I just finished reading a Reading Rainbow selection called "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson, with...
In Britain, On the Sunday Before November 11th, There is Remembrance Day; In the United States it is Veterans Day. Both Remember Service and Sacrifice. The Poppy is the Flower to Remind Us Never to Forget.
"The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans" By Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Paintings...