A Poem is Firefly
A Poem is a Firefly is a fun children’s picture book written in rhyme with a beautiful calming rhythm. The story opens with a bear asking a question. “What is a poem?” All the animals in the forest try to … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Enjoying Nature
Five Free or Inexpensive Summer Activities for Kids
Halfway through the summer, life can slow down a bit. Perhaps your family has already gone on a vacation, taken part in a Vacation Bible School program, or visited relatives. But with at least another month before it’s time to … Continue reading →
Tadpoles
What child doesn’t enjoy a picnic at the pond, wading in and discovering tadpoles, and searching for a paper cup to take home a few swimming memories?
Continue reading →God’s Earth is Something to Fight For
Do you believe that we have a responsibility to take care of God’s magnificent creation? If so, you will love this new picture book written by Amy Houts and illustrated by Kris Smolskaya. It will be released in September, 2023, … Continue reading →
Messy Garden Fun
I love my herbs snuggled in among my garden plants. I really don’t know how best to use them in my cooking but my grandchildren found ways to have fun all afternoon. Not only did they learn the names of … Continue reading →
Lessons From the Little House Series: Simple Pleasures
Hustle and bustle. Hurry and scurry. Those are definitely the words that describe our lives today. It seems as if everyone is running to and fro dealing with the daily details and tasks of life, but very few of us … Continue reading →