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Picture Book Salute to Blue

October 31, 2020September 22, 2020 by Vicki Palmquist

Blue is beloved for the awesome beauty of its various shades on display in the natural world, and for the feelings of calmness, security, loyalty, and friendliness, it evokes. So, without further ado: a collection of ten lovely and compelling books, plus one, that celebrate blue.

Winter Extravaganza

March 8, 2021December 19, 2018 by Zachary Stier

The first snowfall is like being transported inside a snow globe. The landscape transforms with a fresh sprinkle of snow on everything from the trees to houses. “Crunch, crunch” can be heard from the boots of families making their way outside to experience the first snow of the season. Snow is an experience where families can engage with each other through activities such as sledding, making snow angels, making snowmen, or making snow ice cream.… more

Spring, Where Are You?

March 8, 2021April 27, 2016 by Martin and Root

Phyllis: Each year, as soon as the snow melts, I’m eager to go search for native wildflowers. Two of the earliest flowers bloom in two different protected places a car ride away. And every year, I go too early — either the ephemeral snow trilliums aren’t even up yet or the pasque flowers are still such tiny, tight, furry brown buds that they’re hard to spot in the dried grass on the hillside where they grow.… more

Caps for Sale

June 30, 2016March 17, 2016 by Melanie Heuiser Hill

My college boy is home this week. So far his spring break has been spent fighting a doozy of a virus, lying about feverish and wan. Perhaps there is slight comfort in Mom making tea and soup, verses the non-hominess of the dorm, I don’t know. He seems grateful. I asked if he wanted something to read and went to his bookshelves to see if there was something light a98nd fun — an old favorite, perhaps — to while away the languishing hours on the couch.… more

Picture Book Salute to Blue

Winter Extravaganza

Spring, Where Are You?

Caps for Sale

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