Summer Reading and Writing Opportunity for Kids from Wigu Books
“The more you read, the more things you will know, the more you learn, the more places you will go.” Dr. Seuss Wigu Publishing is the publisher of those great children’s books, WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE….. that I keep raving about here on the blog. They have introduced a Summer Reading…
Read More Children’s Book Review: The Take Back of Lincoln Junior High By Roseanne Cheng
THE TAKE BACK OF LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH By: Roseanne Cheng Published: March 23, 2014 Publisher: Wise Ink Fiction Looking for a book for your middle school aged child to read this summer? THE TAKE BACK OF LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH would be an excellent choice. This book fits the category of “Teachable Lit” and would give…
Read More Children’s Book Review: When I Grow Up I want To Be….in the U.S. Navy
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE…in the U.S. Navy Noah Tours An Aircraft Carrier Published By: Wigu Publishing Published: April 10, 2014 I absolutely love this series from Wigu Publishing. I have reviewed several of their other books in the series including U.S. Army, Teacher, and Firefighter. In this book, Noah, his sister…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Bitsy Bear By Anne M Jenks
BITSY BEAR A Great Children’s Story and Essential Parenting Tool By: Anne M Jenks Illustrated By: Laura Liberatore Published: April 28, 2014 If there is only one book you read with your child, this one would be it. The dangers of the world can creep into even the most protected communities and families. The best…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Ten Busy Brownies By Talia Haven
TEN BUSY BROWNIES By: Talia Haven Illustrated By: Sytiva Sheehan Published: November 6, 2013 Talia Haven has gathered ideas from the fairy tale books of my childhood and created a children’s book that teaches counting in a unique way. Through TEN BUSY BROWNIES, we get to see what happens (or as a mom, what I…
Read More Children’s Book Review: My Brother Is My Best Friend By Nicole Weaver
MY BROTHER IS MY BEST FRIEND By: Nicole Weaver Illustrated By: Clara Batton Smith Published: January 15, 2014 Blake and Drake are twin brothers who do everything together. They play in the snow and build forts in the winter. In the summer, like most boys, they climb trees and chase after birds and butterflies. They…
Read More Children’s Book Review: When I Grow Up I Want To Be….A Firefighter
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE… A FIREFIGHTER Will’s Amazing Day Published By: Wigu Publishing Published: February 22, 2014 This is another book in the WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE…. series. I have previously reviewed the US Army and Teacher books. Click HERE to see those reviews. Again, I can’t…
Read More Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Celebrates 150 Years of Children’s Publishing
Watching this video reminded me of books from my childhood as well as some of our favorites that we read to our children over the years. Another favorite of mine although my cover looks much different. I remember reading this over and over. I can’t wait to share it with our daughter. I still have…
Read More Book Review: 303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games By Kimberly Wechsler
303 KID-APPROVED EXERCISES AND ACTIVE GAMES Ages: 6-8 By: Kimberly Wechsler Published: July 30, 2013 Non-Fiction Kids are spending way too much time indoors, sitting in chairs watching movies and playing video games. Kimberly Weschsler has come up with various exercises and games that will get your kids moving. There are stretches and exercises that…
Read More Children’s Book Review: When I Grow Up I Want To Be….Teacher….U.S. Army
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE… a Teacher Carlee Learns a Surprising Lesson Published By: Wigu Publishing Published: December 3, 2013 This is one of the first in a series of books showing that kids can grow up to be whatever they want to be. Carlee isn’t too excited about her first day…
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