Fun Story Time Ideas for Kids: Act It Out – The Gruffalo

Fun Storytime Ideas for Kids: Narrating and acting out books

Acting books out is one of my favorite ways to Read more…

Learning about Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss was the author for this month’s Virtual Book Club for Kids, so I was thrilled when Emma brought this Dr. Seuss History Maker Bio home from the library! Theodor Seuss Geisel Read more…

Virtual Book Club for Kids: David McPhail

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We really enjoyed discovering David McPhail’s books this month through the Virtual Book Club for Kids! McPhail writes about all sorts of subjects, but his books starring pigs (inspired by this author/illustrator’s love of Charlotte’s WebRead more…

Favorite Reads: Six-year-old, Four-year-old, and Two-year-old

  Six-year-old Emma is very into quilts and sewing right now, so I picked up The Quiltmaker’s Journey at the library. The story is too wordy for Johnny or Lily to enjoy, but the illustrations are lovely, and Emma and I both enjoyed this story about where true wealth and happiness lie.

  Four-year-old Johnny adores Read more…

Books We’re Reading: Non-fiction

Emma’s Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty was the hit story of the week! I picked it up at the library because I love the poem inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty, but knew nothing about its author. It turns out that Emma Lazarus was an exceptional woman, and I definitely recommend Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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