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Malamander Lapbook Freebie!!!
Who loves a FREEBIE? I have created a fun lapbook freebie to go along with one of our favorite books, Malamander! I love Middle-Grade novels…like a LOT! One of my favorites from last year is a book that I have talked about on more than one occasion…Malamander! Malamander has all of the elements I look for in a great middle-grade read…adventure, excitement, and humor! We loved it so much that we are reading it again! Malamander is also our middle-grade selection for our September book club over at The Booknerd Cafe on Facebook! If you haven’t joined us yet you should! It is such a fun place for booknerds to…
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H is for Honey Bee- Another Home-Run from Sleeping Bear Press
My love for the Alphabet book series from Sleeping Bear Press is no secret. I have been using them since the beginning of our homeschool journey and tie them into just about every subject. Today I want to share with you a brand new title that is bee-u-tiful! H is for Honey Bee- A Beekeeping Alphabet is a must-read! Not only is this the perfect book for a unit on bees and pollinators, but it is a wonderful lesson about nature, the environment, and conservation. This is an absolute Home-Run from Sleeping Bear Press. I can’t wait to show it to you! H is for Honey Bee- A Beekeeping Alphabet…
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The Shadow Elephant- A Tender Story of Sadness and Friendship
For anyone who has ever dealt with an overwhelming feeling of sadness or depression, The Shadow Elephant will really strike a chord with you. We will all be touched by depression at some point in our lives…whether it is our own or that of a friend or loved one. Shadow elephant is a gorgeous new picture book publishing in September that tackles this topic so tenderly and beautifully. It is both a story of sadness, but also of friendship. I can’t wait to share this one with you. Shadow Elephant Picture books have an ability that very few books have. They have the ability to take a difficult topic and…
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A Ben Of All Trades- A Stunning Look into the Life of Young Benjamin Franklin
We all know about the many accomplishments and contributions of Benjamin Franklin. He was such an important person in the history of the United States. But, what was Ben Franklin like as a child? A Ben Of All Trades- The Most Inventive Boyhood of Benjamin Franklin is a stunning picture book that takes a look at the childhood of Ben Franklin! Let’s take a peek inside! A Ben Of All Trades Benjamin Franklin is someone that I have loved learning about throughout all of the many history classes I have taken in my lifetime. Like a lot of Americans, I know so many random facts about his adult life! From…
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Music For Tigers- A Captivating Middle-Grade Read
There is nothing better than getting so entranced by a book that you are able to finish it in one day. Music For Tigers completely captivated me from the very first pages. It was full of lovely and diverse characters, adventure, mystery, messages of conservation, and so much heart! A truly beautiful combination! Music For Tigers Music For Tigers is the beautiful story of a young girl named Louisa. Louisa is from Canada, but finds herself having to spend the summer in Tasmania with her uncle…who has been described to her as “a little odd”. Louisa is less than thrilled to be in the wilds of Tasmania…first off, her uncle…
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The Next President- Presidents Like You Have Never Seen Them!
Have you ever stopped to think that right now there could be 10 future Presidents of the United States out there? Are they in school, or playing basketball, or planting a garden? The Next President by Kate Messner takes a peek at a side of the Presidents many of us have never seen before! Who were they before they were President? The Next President This was such a fun and interesting book! I had honestly never given much thought to who these presidents were before they were in charge of our country! Did you know that when George Washington became president there were already NINE future presidents alive? We know…
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Beast- An Action-Packed Page Turner
If you love getting sucked into an action-packed story, then look no further! Beast: Face-To-Face with the Florida Bigfoot is non-stop action, adventure, and mystery…with a touch of the paranormal thrown in there! Fans of middle-grade adventure books will absolutely love this new release from author Watt Key! Let’s check it out! Beast: Face-To-Face with the Florida Bigfoot Adam and his family are driving home from Disney World late one evening when his father swerved to avoid crashing into a giant creature. Adam wakes up in the hospital and his parents are missing. When Adam tells everyone what he saw that night, no one believes him. He isn’t even sure…
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4 Beautiful Books to Celebrate Earth Day from Sourcebooks Kids!
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!! Did you know? I was surprised that it has been around for 50 years! What a wonderful milestone! I want to celebrate this momentous occasion by sharing 4 beautiful books with you from my friends at Sourcebooks! The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon First up is an absolutely gorgeous book that we fell in love with! The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon is a stunningly illustrated book that discusses the importance of taking care of our Earth! The story is about a little girl named Sofia who makes friends with the Moon. One night he asks her to come and…
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A Must-Have New Book for Your Little Insect Lover!
Did you know that some Dung Beetles are particular about the poo they eat? Yep…they only enjoy poo from a specific species! I mean, I have a favorite brand of coffee…but…poo? Who knew??? Facts abound in this gorgeous new book called Bugs Everywhere! I can’t wait to tell you about this beauty! Bugs Everywhere Bugs Everywhere is a stunningly beautiful new book written by Lily Murray and illustrated by one of my favorites, Britta Teckentrup! If you have a kiddo who is fascinated by bugs then you will want to add this one to your shelves. It is jam-packed with fun facts and information…and the illustrations are absolutely ah-mazing! In…
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Mythologica- A Must-Read for Mythology Lovers
I have a new go-to recommendation for Greek Mythology! Mythologica- An encyclopedia of Gods, Monsters, and Mortals from Ancient Greece is an absolutely stunning book. As soon as I saw the cover I knew it would be one that we had to have. I am so excited to share this book with you guys. It is not only gorgeous…but absolutely packed with information…that is my kind of combination! Let’s check it out! Mythologica- An Encyclopedia of Gods, Monsters, and Mortals from Ancient Greece Mythologica is a visual feast for your eyes. I was immediately mesmerized by the cover. I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but seriously…this…
