There is something so gentle and comforting about reading Lisa Rogers’ books. She really gets into the soul of her subject and presents them in such a deeply sensitive and engaging way. Woody’s Words is another triumph! I was thrilled to learn more and share it with you, my reader! p.s. Related posts: Lisa…
You can learn Japanese in a more natural way by exploring the worlds of anime and manga. These stories use the same language people speak every day, so you hear and see Japanese words in realistic settings. Speech patterns, tone, and slang from your favorite shows and comics make lessons feel more familiar and easier…
Please welcome my guest author, Deedee Cummings, with her book list on the best children’s books about empathy! We are giving away a copy of Deedee’s newest picture book, Hope In the Nick of Time. To enter, please leave a comment. Teaching kids empathy, the ability to see the world through another’s eyes, is one…
A trip to the vet often creates tension for pets and their owners. Strange smells, new faces, and unfamiliar spaces can make even the calmest animal uneasy. It helps to understand that a few simple actions can ease this stress and make the visit smoother for everyone involved. Learning how to calm a pet before…
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5: 3:00 pm: Notable Social Studies Trade Books Program, Room 204A. Samira Ahmed, author of This Book Won’t Burn Mia Wenjen, author of We Sing From the Heart SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6: 2:00 pm Book Signing: WE SING FROM THE HEART at Publisher Spotlight Booth, Booth 701 and 703 4:00 pm:…
This year, Read Your World’s Giving Tuesday will support a Title 1 Elementary School in Waltham, MA. Imagine an elementary school that can’t have a book fair simply because the students are low income. Research has shown that owning books, especially books that reflect the reader, improves literacy rates. Our fundraiser will donate over 500…
This year, I was determined to watch all the leaders of the Boston Marathon as they passed through my town, infamous for Heartbreak Hill. I always missed the wheelchair leaders because they are so fast, but I find them the most compelling of the racers. I told my son that it was interesting to watch…