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Childrens Books: March 2007
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Thursday, March 29, 2007. I remember the winter my grandma gave me a red long skirt that belonged to my aunt. So many girls had worn that silk long skirt before me. Yet, in my eyes it was new. I found no wear or tear in the red silk or the green gold-thread border. And it was just the right length. I adored the skirt! I wore it for many years. Read the picture book:. Written by Artie Ann Bates. Illustrated by Jeff Chapman-Crane.
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Childrens Books: Juicy Math
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Monday, December 24, 2007. Or have a little one who loves it? Then it is best to look for something juicy to hook them. I have one at home who loves Math! Here were my challenges:. A first grader with little patience. But lots of curiosity. Loves something short, say 200 words. Those words best grab. It should have something new. Something the first grader can read by himself. Not have too many pages. The Grapes of Math. This is no...
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Childrens Books: January 2007
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Wednesday, January 31, 2007. My aunt was a teacher. She had special ways to bring us out of our tantrums and moods. One of her favorite ways to do this was to use a joke or a riddle. It was the riddles that always got me. The siller they were, the longer I took to solve them. Gradually, I learnt to relax and enjoyed her ways. I recall some of my favorite riddles even today. Here is a favorite one:. Riddle poems by Lillian Morrison.
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Childrens Books: December 2006
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Sunday, December 31, 2006. How Far Did You Travel? 8216;How far did you travel? 8217; asked a friendly lady. She was standing by a truck and wore a white summer dress. I looked at the clogs on her feet and realized that she had no intention of trekking. 8216;All the three falls,’ I said and paused for a gulp of water, ‘the entire circuit.’. 8216;I wasn’t asking about that,’ she said. 8216;I mean, which country are you from? The sto...
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Childrens Books: January 2008
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Eat Bright , Eat Right. The kid in our home loves numbers. Tapping into that interest, I taught him (in pre-school) to read the serving size in labels. A lover of numbers, he sticks to the serving size: 18 small marshmallows, or 2 cream cookies, or 1 cereal bar. Recently he asked me, "Mom, why are there no serving size for banana or baby carrot? They are natural," I replied. No I don't think so.". And the...
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Childrens Books: April 2007
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Tuesday, April 24, 2007. I have a secret. Even when I was studying for my doctoral degree, I was enthralled by the alphabet books! I love to read ABC books. To me, it is one quick way to learn about a subject. Written and illustrated by Chris Demarest. A DK Ink Book. For green horns, who don't know known what an Appaloosa or Buckaroo could be, this book is a wonderful way to learn it. Monday, April 23, 2007. The Joy of a Genius.
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Childrens Books: May 2007
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Sunday, May 6, 2007. Many ways to say it. I recall a time from my childhood. My granny's cousin was renowed for his wit. Once he visited us with his wife. His wife wasn't far behind, although her humor was more evident when she was in the company of the family. Can you solve it for me? We chorused with all the confidence of an 9-year old. We wondered who it could be. Do you need time to answer this riddle? The entire book is based ...
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Childrens Books: December 2007
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Monday, December 24, 2007. Or have a little one who loves it? Then it is best to look for something juicy to hook them. I have one at home who loves Math! Here were my challenges:. A first grader with little patience. But lots of curiosity. Loves something short, say 200 words. Those words best grab. It should have something new. Something the first grader can read by himself. Not have too many pages. The Grapes of Math. This is no...
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Childrens Books: Eat Bright , Eat Right
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Join me, in this journey with books, to rediscover the joys of childhood. Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Eat Bright , Eat Right. The kid in our home loves numbers. Tapping into that interest, I taught him (in pre-school) to read the serving size in labels. A lover of numbers, he sticks to the serving size: 18 small marshmallows, or 2 cream cookies, or 1 cereal bar. Recently he asked me, "Mom, why are there no serving size for banana or baby carrot? They are natural," I replied. No I don't think so.". And the...