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Two Picture Books About Zookeeper Helen Martini

Posted on June 9, 2025June 4, 2025 by M.E. Bond

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

Favourite Things: October Edition

Posted on October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by M.E. Bond

I hope you’ve all been enjoying “October’s bright blue weather”! Here are some other things I’ve enjoyed over the past… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition

Favourite Things: September Edition

Posted on October 2, 2017September 30, 2017 by M.E. Bond

Ah, September. The hot days, the cold nights, snow in the air, kids in bathing suits. The unpredictable weather keeps… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition

6 Things I Learned in July

Posted on August 2, 2017August 1, 2017 by M.E. Bond

This month’s list isn’t super long, but I learned some pretty interesting things in July. I’m a little bit obsessed… Read more 6 Things I Learned in July

5 Things I Learned in May

Posted on May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by M.E. Bond

Here are some miscellaneous things I learned in May. Hope you learned something that makes your life more fun or… Read more 5 Things I Learned in May

Favourite Things: April Edition

Posted on April 27, 2016 by M.E. Bond

I have lots of pictures to share this month. I hope you enjoy this peek into what’s been keeping me… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition

Three Picture Books About the First Giraffe in France

Posted on April 18, 2016April 20, 2016 by M.E. Bond

With one eye always on the lookout for picture books on historical topics, I come across them surprisingly often, A… Read more Three Picture Books About the First Giraffe in France

Favourite Things: February Edition

Posted on February 29, 2016February 27, 2016 by M.E. Bond

Another month come and gone. Below are some of my favourite things from February, Books I’ve been trying to prioritize… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition

Firsts of 2015 in Pictures

Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by M.E. Bond

I love making lists: to-do lists, New Year’s resolutions, shopping lists, home improvement ideas, etc. For something more blog-worthy, however,… Read more Firsts of 2015 in Pictures

5 Things I Learned in December

Posted on December 30, 2015December 29, 2015 by M.E. Bond

Today I offer a short post with some interesting facts. Enjoy. Libraries have a very old history. 2. Hippos can’t… Read more 5 Things I Learned in December

Favourite Things: December Edition

Posted on December 28, 2015December 31, 2015 by M.E. Bond

As we near the end of 2015 I am definitely in reflection mode. Here are some of my favourite things… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition

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Historical Highlights #011

Posted on November 13, 2015November 13, 2015 by M.E. Bond

Keeping it simple with today’s historical highlights, here’s a list of articles from around the web that I think you’ll… Read more Historical Highlights #011

Favourite Things: October Edition

Posted on October 28, 2015October 30, 2015 by M.E. Bond

This month I’ll be linking up with Leigh Kramer on her monthly “What I’m Into” post (link-up opens Fri, Oct. 30).… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition

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