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If you are into weird things, you may want to check out the book “A Practical Guide to Monsters”. We found this book in the bargain section at Barnes and Noble and it is fantastic. Anything and everything you have ever wanted to know about monsters is in this book. I love the art on…
Monthly Archives: February 2009
The Sneetches
I love the book “The Sneetches” by Dr. Seuss. There are two kinds of Sneetches- ones with stars on their bellies and ones that do not have stars on their bellies. The ones with the stars think that they are better than the ones with out the stars. The ones with stars would brag and…
The Boy Who Would Not Go to School
When I was little I loved reading “The Boy Who Would Not Go to School” by Munro Leaf. In the beginning of the book, we see Francis Robert Weatherbee dressed up as many people. His father says maybe he will be a sailor, while his mother says he may be the president of the United…
The Berenstain Bears’ Nursery Tales
Stan and Jan Berenstain wrote “The Berenstain Bears’ Nursery Tales”. It is a selected edition of the best book club ever book. The book starts off with the story of The Three Bears, then moves on to The Little Red Hen. Third is The Gingerbread Man. This is a decent book to read if you…
The Care Bears and the Big Sneeze
In “The Care Bears and the Big Sneeze” families will learn how to prevent a cold and tips on cold care. The book is a story to color and is by Peggy Kahn. It is illustrated by Barb Henry and is a Random House book. In the beginning of the book, there is a family…
The Day Buddy Ran Away
When I was a little girl, I loved reading the book “The Day Buddy Ran Away” by Pauline C. Peck. The book is illustrated by Jim Robison and is a Buddy Book. It is published by Weekly Reader books out of Middletown, Connecticut. This book is 32 pages long and is pretty easy reading for…
Description
If you are a writer, you will want to add the book “description” by Monica Wood into your resource library. This book is fantastic. It will help you write better and make your work come to life. You will learn how to create word depictions of not only people and places, but of animals, weather…
Curl up With a Good Book
If you like to relax in the evenings, a book may provide just the escape you need. There are so many exciting books, by great authors, that I’m sure you’ll be able to find something you like. Whether you like romance, horror, or comedic novels, there’s a book out there for you. My favorite author…
Art Classes for Children
If you want to expand your child’s imagination, or just get them into an extra-curricular activity, art classes may be a good idea. Most schools offer art instruction, but at once a week on average it isn’t really enough. Most YMCA branches offer classes in art, as do many public libraries, community centers and museums….
Reading to your Baby
It’s never too early to instill a love of reading in your child. Starting at about six months of age, you can do it-because that’s about the age when babies become interested in sharing a story with you. Reading will help build your child’s vocabulary and improve his communication. Studies have shown that language skills,…