Posts Tagged ‘Natasha Wing’
Another Fantastic Night Before…
The Night Before Easter By Natasha Wing; illustrated by Kathy Couri ’Twas the night before Easter, just before dawn not a creature was stirring out on the lawn Our baskets were set on the table with care, in hopes that the Easter Bunny soon would be there… Eves of…
Read MoreA Hanukkah Holiday that Celebrates Family
The Night Before Hanukkah By Natasha Wing; illustrated by Amy Wummer If you haven’t been introduced to Natasha Wing’s “The Night Before..” books, they are worth a look this time of year. They make great primers on a host of subjects. Not only on holidays like Hanukkah and Christmas, but others such as Thanksgiving,…
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day!
Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland By Tomie de Paola Friday, March 17th we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and as the saying goes, “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day”. But just who was St. Patrick and why is there this huge celebration to honor him on the date of his death on March 17, 461AD.…
Read MoreThese Ghosties Know How to Enjoy a Party!
The Night Before Halloween By Natasha Wing; illustrated by Cynthia Fisher Whether Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or any night before a holiday, the evening before is usually filled with excitement, preparation and eager anticipation of what the next day will bring. And All Hallows Eve or the night before Halloween is no exception.…
Read MoreBooks to Celebrate Thanksgiving With Your Children
As the last Thursday of November nears, families across America will begin the yearly journey “over the river and through the woods” to grandmother’s house or just across the street to share a day of thanksgiving with relatives and friends. We, like young Dorothy Gale in “The Wizard of Oz”, believe the truism she spoke…
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