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Children Need Holiday Traditions - 11 days ago
by Kathy StemkeWhat holiday memories bring smiles to your heart? For me it was baking miniature minced meat pies, creating Christmas decorations for the tree, going to midnight mass, and visiting relatives. These traditions ensured childhood memories... Topics: Recent Posts

SIMON SAYS – Author Visits, Presentations and Workshops by Children’s Writers – Planning Presentations - 12 days ago
SIMON SAYSA weekly column from children’s author Simon RoseOnce you have been invited to visit a school, the organizers may only be looking for an author to read their books to the students, but mostly teachers expect something more. If you are...

Potato Latkes – Picture Books and Recipes - 14 days ago
Read these fun and silly picture books about potato latkes with your kids, then try making some latkes to enjoy together! Yum! Chanukah potato pancakes or ‘latkes’ are generally easy. Here is a variation on the traditional but... Topics: Blog

What Can Online Picture Books Teach? - 15 days ago
by Beverly FrankThe Internet has brought the world many wonderful things. For example, children now have access to online picture books. These books can be great tools for students. There are many things that these timeless stories and beautiful... Topics: Recent Posts

Travel Back In Time: Create Simple Bath Products the Way Your Grandmother Probably Did - 16 days ago
by Suzanne LieuranceEver wonder what your grandmother (or great grandmother) did to make her bath extra special before the days of whirlpool tubs and Jacuzzis? If you ask her, she’ll probably tell you about bath salts and other lovely scented products.. Topics: Recent Posts





















