Storytime

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and National Reading Day

by Marie March 2, 2012

March 2nd is here, which means it’s National Reading Day, celebrated on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. What is there not to love about Dr. Seuss? His stories and pictures are some of the greatest of all time. I have so many favorites. How are you celebrating Dr. Seuss and National Reading Day? The Lorax is one story [...]

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DIY Family Spooky Stories Book

by Mariel October 27, 2011

We’ve been on a writing-kick lately, for homeschool. Remember my A Fun Way to Encourage Handwriting post?? I’ve also raved about how great journals are for kids. Yep, I’m still on one. And, with Halloween coming up, my thoughts turned grim…well, gruesome. My kids LOVE scary stories. I think they’ve inherited my twisted mind. So, [...]

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The Rascally Adventures of Calvin and Hobbes

by Marie August 20, 2010

We can’t get enough of Calvin and his crazy adventures. I used to read these books over and over again when I was a child and it’s so much fun to now share them with my son! He’ll be in his room reading and giggling for 2 days straight, going from cover to cover. I [...]

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Giveaway & Interview with Fablehaven Author Brandon Mull

by Marie March 23, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #11 Sarah E. #42 Janelle, #76 Anne. Have fun finding out what happens in this final book!! Yes, it’s here! Can you believe it? The 5th and final book in the Fablehaven series is out today: Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison, and [...]

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Giveaway: Storytelling with Cherish Bound

by Marie August 14, 2009

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 3 winners for the Back to School Giveaway from Cherish Bound are: #4 Lindsey, #65 Renee, and #16 Katy. Have fun with storytelling! I had the opportunity to go to a mini storytelling festival sponsored by Cherish Bound a few weeks back. They’re getting [...]

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Book Time Fun for the Whole Family

by Marie May 21, 2009

Angee from Stories for Snuggling and Dresses and Messes is here as my guest today, sharing a fun reading activity for the whole family. Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert is one of the most unique books I have ever seen!! The pages are shape cutouts that are stacked on top of each other to make [...]

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Katherine Center Interview and Giveaway

by Marie March 13, 2009

While at Mom 2.0, I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Katherine Center. She was a panelist, talking about her experience writing her novels, The Bright Side of Disaster and Everyone is Beautiful. I was so intrigued by her latest book’s premise, Everyone is Beautiful, that I bought a copy and started reading right [...]

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What’s Your Child’s “Knuffle Bunny”?

by Marie February 13, 2009

Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems, has recently become one of my favorite children’s books. My son checked it out a few months back from his school library and it’s been a family favorite ever since. It’s about a little girl, Trixie, who loves her bunny “Knuffle Bunny“, but loses it at the laundry mat. As [...]

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Giving out Kisses for Valentines

by Marie February 9, 2009

I’m sharing a fun Book & Craft over at 5 Minutes for Books. We’re reading A Book of Kisses and sharing a yummy kissable treat! Come on over and see how we made these fun Valentine Kisses!

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Storytime: Is That You Winter?

by Marie January 9, 2009

I’m happily now contributing a children’s storybook & activity once a month over at 5 Minutes for Books (they’re a sister site of 5 Minutes for Mom). Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Winter books, Is That You Winter?, along with a snowy activity for the kids. Come on over and play in the [...]

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