Ten Little Night Stars
My friend Deb Gruelle gifted me with her latest board book Ten Little Night Stars. Sweet, precious, and adorable are all fitting adjectives for this counting book for little ones.
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Do You Haiku?
Children love the rhyme and rhythm of poetry, the quick stories told in vivid language. If you’re unfamiliar with haiku, you’ll find them just a little different.
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Last week I received this lovely photograph of a mama and her little one enjoying Snuggle Time Prayers. I love the way the baby is focused so intently on the pictures and listening as her mama reads. The fifteen prayers contained in … Continue reading →
Snuggle Time Christmas Stories
If you haven’t yet peeked inside Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, now is the time! Written for children under five, this new title- the third in the popular Snuggle Time series- is a padded cover board book containing thirteen poems that tell the story … Continue reading →
Include a “Lowly Manger”
Now, where to place the nativity scene? I put my best nativity set on top of the piano out of reach of curious little hands. I also place a less expensive and less fragile set on the coffee table so … Continue reading →
‘Twas the Evening of Christmas
A few weeks ago, I promised to share a peek inside my newest children’s picture book, ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas, a Nativity story told in rhyme that mimics Clement C Moore’s classic tale. Publisher’s Weekly describes Russian born Elena Selivanova’s illustrations … Continue reading →