Imagination and Creation
I remember just how I felt when I was a kid and had an assignment to begin a project. Do you remember that feeling? Excited to create something but scared to death that it won’t come out as planned and … Continue reading →
Telling Stories Under the Oak Tree
When my kids were little, we lived in a house with a sturdy oak tree out front. Of course, we hung a wooden swing on the oak tree with super thick rope. Before the kids learned to hold on to … Continue reading →
Making Connections: When Kids See Themselves in Story
I just read that “Baby Shark” has become the most watched video on YouTube with something like 10 billion views! That’s crazy. (I just rewatched it. 10 billion and one.) It’s a catchy tune, for sure. And now I will … Continue reading →
Lemonade Cookies Recipe
Full disclosure, this lemonade cookies recipe isn’t related to a book. It is however, related to the time-honored children’s tradition of a lemonade stand. Another disclosure, everyone LOVES these cookies—except me! I made them for the first time to give … Continue reading →
My Belief
My belief is that all children are creative. I believe all children should learn how to use their voice. I believe the lives of all children can be uplifted with books. I believe children need to know how to take … Continue reading →
