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Last weekend, I visited my college freshman daughter for her birthday. It was the first trip I’ve taken in 11 years since my debilitating mold illness. Isn’t that wild? I’m so happy to be healthy and out of bed! This month, I’m trying a new idea–and I want your feedback. I’ll be picking a book of the month every month (in PB, NF, & MG) and creating fun extension activities for kids to explore the topics, themes, or stories. Let me know what you think! Picture Book of the Month (Ages 4 – 8)This month’s picture book of the month is A Flicker of Hope A Story of Migration. I know you’ll LOVE this book as much as I do. Grab the free 2-page download with activities meant for ages 4 to 8. Readers will love this parallel story of Lucia’s dad’s migration north to work on a farm alongside the monarcas’ (monarchs) migration north. Side by side we see their journeys by land and air. Back at home, Lucia waits for the monarchs and for Papá to return until one day on el Dia de los Muertos, it happens! Autumn, the butterflies, and Papá arrive to fill her heart. New Picture Books, March 2024 (Ages 4 – 8)You’ll love these 20 new picture book stories about bedtime, spring, death, cats, and more that are funny, sweet, and poignant. World Book Day Costume Ideas (All Ages)Today is World Book Day! If you still need costume ideas, here are 80+ ideas! Books Like Dog Man (Ages 7 to 10)If your growing readers are ready to move on from Dog Man but still want weird, illustrated, and funny stories, they’ll love these chapter book choices. Nancy Drew Books (Ages 6 to 18)Krista Carlton loved Nancy Drew books as a kid. She shares their history, how they inspired many women to innovate and problem solve & her favorite Nancy Drew books for beginning readers up to teens. Baseball Books (All Ages)Do you have a baseball fan in your house? If your kids play baseball or just love the game, you’ll be thrilled to know about these great baseball books! Happy reading! Love, Melissa |
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