When we spent a long weekend in Philly last month, my sister-in-law and I toured the rare book collection of… Read more Treasures in the Free Library of Philadelphia
Tag: American history
9 Things I Learned in May
I just noticed that I never published this post from the beginning of the month! 2. You should cut dahlias… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: February Edition
Ralph’s been working on the seven times table and whenever he gets 7 x 4 or 4 x 7 he… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
8 Things I Learned in September
2. British Sign Language uses a two-handed manual alphabet, while American Sign language uses one hand. 3. Great Pyrenees dogs… Read more 8 Things I Learned in September
An Abbreviated History of Montreal
Earlier in July we spent two days in Montreal, which was a great little vacation in another world only 2.5… Read more An Abbreviated History of Montreal
Three More Picture Books About Inventors
Almost exactly one year ago I reviewed four picture books about inventors and their inventions — the light bulb, earmuffs,… Read more Three More Picture Books About Inventors
8 Things I Learned in June
2. I knew that Keith and Kristyn Getty’s hymns (e.g. “In Christ Alone”) were extremely popular, but I didn’t know… Read more 8 Things I Learned in June
Two Picture Books About Zookeeper Helen Martini
Two years ago I read My Zoo Family (1953) by Helen Martini aloud to my kids (after it had sat… Read more Two Picture Books About Zookeeper Helen Martini
5 Things I Learned in May
2. Canola is an acronym?! It stands for Canadian Oil Low Acid and is made from a hybrid rapeseed plant… Read more 5 Things I Learned in May
Four More Picture Books About Medical Heroes
In chronological order, let’s learn about more historical figures who saved lives and changed the world. Today we have picture… Read more Four More Picture Books About Medical Heroes
Women’s History Picture Books (Part 4)
We made it to the W’s (and one Y)! I’m closing out the month with four more picture books about… Read more Women’s History Picture Books (Part 4)
Women’s History Picture Books (Part 3)
I have quite a mix of picture books to review today. Let me know what you think! To Boldly Go:… Read more Women’s History Picture Books (Part 3)
Women’s History Picture Books (Part 1)
This year I have sixteen picture books to share for Women’s History Month. I decided to arrange them alphabetically by… Read more Women’s History Picture Books (Part 1)