For those of you who live in South Carolina or those of you making a trip to South Carolina this summer, there is a great reading event called Camp Read-a-Rama. It was started by one of {then} Clemson’s great children’s literature professors, Dr. Michele Martin. She’s now the Augusta Baker Chair of Childhood Literacy… Continue reading South Carolina Summer Reading Event
Category: Children
Recent Reads :A House of Tailors
The House of Tailors by Patricia Reilly Giff Goodreads: Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns… Continue reading Recent Reads :A House of Tailors
Of Mice and Readers
Several of children’s literature’s best works feature mischievous and loving mice as the main characters. From Stuart Little to Angelina, children have delighted in these furry and funny mice adventures. The characteristics of mice have been found in literature for many years, and I’ve always been fascinated with how we love literary mice, but sometimes… Continue reading Of Mice and Readers
Nursery Rhymes: Language & History
Many children grow up with a copy of Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes on their bookshelves; in fact, I can remember our copy quite clearly because it was practically an antique with yellowed pages. Eventually, our mother got us a colorful, updated version of the rhymes – really, so we wouldn’t ruin that beautiful book! Nursery… Continue reading Nursery Rhymes: Language & History
Toddler Toys We Love
If our toddler was a blogger, I think he’d wax poetic about the following list of toys that he enjoys on, if not daily, a weekly basis. When considering purchases, I’ve always found other “real life” recommendations very helpful in decided where to spend. Many of these including have been gifts or holiday gifts. Personally,… Continue reading Toddler Toys We Love