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

Things that Go!

Around here, our toddler loves anything that moves! We have many books about various subjects; but, he happens to LOVE books about trains, planes, tractors, and anything that goes.  We’ve rounded up our favorites here which are also classics that many children may enjoy.  Steam Train, Dream Train You may notice that many of these… Continue reading Things that Go!