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Snowy books for snowy days
After a couple of dry years, this winter has been a very snowy one here in South Dakota. I have to say, I’m digging it — pun intended! The snow is beautiful and bright. It brings a layer of quiet and calm to our days. And it makes playing outside much more fun, even if it…
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Three lovely books for Valentine’s Day
I confess, I haven’t checked out any Valentine’s-specific books yet. But here are three beautiful stories we brought home from the library this month that tug the heartstrings any day of the year. See You Someday Soon by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Suzy Lee This story of a boy and his grandmother missing each…
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Library Lovers’ Month: Valentines for my library
I recently read that it is Library Lovers’ Month starting today. Happy February and happy Library Lovers’ Month! I’m a huge fan of the library for many reasons, and I’ll be counting them in upcoming blog posts. Though my focus is on my love of libraries for children’s literature, the truth is I love libraries…
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Mothering through stories
Today, my littlest was having a hard time. He was hurt. He was scared. Tears were flowing and his voice was raised. The combination of a small cut on his hand and the fear over how he got cut came together for a big emotional experience. I was having a hard time calming my son…
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12 books we loved in January
It was one of those trips to the library where I kept finding beautiful or comical looking books that just had to come home with me. (Yes, that’s most of my library trips.) And my kids just ate them up! Here are just a few of the favorites that were in my tote bags these…