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
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A.A. Milne: The Author Behind Winnie the Pooh
A.A. Milne was the author behind the world’s most lovable literary bear, Winnie the Pooh. Born in 1882 in London, Milne was the son of a schoolmaster. Milne was on the front lines during World War I in France but was eventually discharged for illness. It’s been recently discovered that Milne was a secret propagandist writer for Britain during… Continue reading A.A. Milne: The Author Behind Winnie the Pooh
Memorial Day: Young Adult Reads to Remember
Memorial Day is our nation’s special holiday to honor those who have served in our military as well as those honored soldiers who gave their lives for our freedoms. Here are some of the novels about war, sacrifice, and growing up that made a mark on me from my high school readings lists. In fact, this is… Continue reading Memorial Day: Young Adult Reads to Remember
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Al Capone Does My Shirts Goodreads says: A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards’ families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Today I moved to a twelve-acre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd… Continue reading Al Capone Does My Shirts
Upcoming Book Events!
Upcoming Book Events for May! This week is Teacher’s Appreciation week, so be sure to thank your teacher and check out this post on gift ideas for the classroom! (Hint: Books are the best gift for all teachers.) Children’s Book Week is May 13-18, 2013 and Bookworm is very excited about the Giveaway Hop going… Continue reading Upcoming Book Events!