Children’s Books about South Carolina

Being from South Carolina means I have a love for the coast as well as good pimento cheese.  South Carolina boasts wonderful fiction writers, like Pat Conroy, but I’ve been interested in what children’s books about South Carolina, and I found a few familiar illustrations as well as more current ones! Check out theses beautiful… Continue reading Children’s Books about South Carolina

Erin Condren Teacher Planner Review (Update

It’s that time of year again – back to school! Parents are buying new school shoes, students are picking out new backpacks, and teachers are thinking plans, dates, and getting ready for the year.  My day job (or school year job, as it is) is teaching writing and English – definitely a wonderful place for… Continue reading Erin Condren Teacher Planner Review (Update

Curious George & H.A. Rey

 The Couple Behind Curious George: Margret & H.A. Rey Dorge or Curious George is a much loved character in our house – from his musical cartoons to his whimsical adventures on paper. I grew up with Curious George stories, and our toddler loves the curious monkey as much as I did.  As a children’s lit… Continue reading Curious George & H.A. Rey

Cinderella: A Fairy Tale for the Ages

“Cinderelly, dressed in yelly!” Cinderella, the fairy tale, often conjures up images of sweet little mice dancing around a princess.  Many young children have grown up watching the beloved Disney version, but, in fact, this fairy tale has a long history of its own. Did you know that there are probably between 800-1000 versions of… Continue reading Cinderella: A Fairy Tale for the Ages