Remembering the Beach, Part 2
As the summer starts to fade into fall, we found another way to remember our time at the beach. It also made use of all those treasures we had lying around. In addition, you'll find some nonfiction beach book recommendations.
Remembering the Beach with Books, Part 1
Summer days are fading, but you can always revisit the beach through books. Check out our favorites.
Blueberries for Us
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey is one of our favorite books. As part of their New England summer, Allie and the girls make deeper connections with the book by picking blueberries and making a pie.
A Study of Harry the Dirty Dog
Inspired by Allie's author signing post, the boys and I read one of my childhood favorites, the Harry the Dirty Dog series by Gene Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. In a deeper "study," we found lots of interesting things in these classic stories.
An Unorthodox Author Signing
Allie and the girls have been attending weekly story times at the library and the village bookstore while in Cape Code. This week they met author and illustrator Bob Staake. Read more about their adventures.
On the 100th Reading of Dragons Love Tacos
We've read Dragons Love Tacos so many times that we've come up with our own versions to mix it up a bit. See how we keep a book entertaining after reading it again and again.
Reading Every Day…on Vacation
Vacationing with your favorite books isn't always doable. A couple books and you'll be deep in overweight luggage fees. But finding ways to read every day on vacation can be an adventure unto itself. Check out our tips and see what we discovered.
Rediscovering Favorites and Finding New Ones
In a dusty Rubbermaid bin, old books transported Allie back in time. From these old favorites, she and her girls discover a new one, The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
Our Garden Starting with Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
Our garden is growing. I know…basil and beans won’t feed us all summer long, but it is cool to eat food you grow. And it all started with a book. Learn about how we make our garden grow and the books that inspire us.
Discovering New Books with Allie
Through potty training, Allie and her daughters discovered Leslie Patricelli. Let them introduce you to her simple, humorous books and get ideas for discovering new books with your kids.
Stinky & Dirty ABCs and 123s
When I first started posting on Instagram about books the boys and I read, my friends with daughters commented that they were intrigued by our boy books. Boy books? I never thought of our books [...]
Summer Learning in 10-15 Minutes a Day
This summer we have lots of camps, sports, and pool time planned. But I have learning planned, too. The key for me as a working Mom is to make it fun and easy. Why summer [...]
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