“Where are the books about kids like us?” Beverly Cleary took this question to heart and ended up writing dozens… Read more Celebrating Beverly Cleary
Dead Sea Scroll Discovery
In my last post I forgot to share something I learned in March — archaeologists recently discovered the first Dead… Read more Dead Sea Scroll Discovery
3 Things I Learned in March
I need to get in the habit of tracking things I learn throughout the month, but here are three things… Read more 3 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
We got out of the house more in March, which was lovely. If you’re wondering, here’s what we’ve been up… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
At the end of last week the kids found the first crocus blooming in our front yard. This of course… Read more The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
12 Picture Books About Inspiring Women
Every year I like to gather a bunch of picture books for Women’s History Month. I think you’ll find these… Read more 12 Picture Books About Inspiring Women
Two Quotations to Ponder
I’m planning a longer post for next Monday, but for now — short on sleep as I am — here… Read more Two Quotations to Ponder
7 Things I Learned in February
The finches I’ve seen at our feeder are house finches not purple finches (they have streaky bellies and only part… Read more 7 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
We had a snowy February and I’m looking forward to the gradual approach of spring. But first here are some… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
Did You Know? Books Inspired by Toys
You probably know that Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by Christopher Robin’s stuffed bear, but did you know that the Thomas the… Read more Did You Know? Books Inspired by Toys
Pros & Cons of Recent Historical Reads
I looked over my Goodreads account and made a list of all the fiction with historical settings that I read… Read more Pros & Cons of Recent Historical Reads
Who Was Saint Valentine?
Five years ago I posted a history of valentines (with lots of interesting pictures). This year I decided to look… Read more Who Was Saint Valentine?
6 Things I Learned in January
Squirrels do not like safflower seed. This was great to learn because our bird feeders hang from a fence and… Read more 6 Things I Learned in January