May 20, 2026 By Maria Before I was born, my parents lived in a different house. Their neighbor was a beekeeper. I remember hearing the stories when I was a little girl; Stories about how delicious and sweet the fresh honey was and how the bees buzzed about the garden. My memories of these storiesContinue reading “Bee Curious, Bee Kind”
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Books of the Month – April 2026
May 4, 2026 By Maria Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in April. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titles will link back to the original blogContinue reading “Books of the Month – April 2026”
Books of the Month – March 2026
April 1, 2026 By Maria Better late than never! Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in March. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titles will link backContinue reading “Books of the Month – March 2026”
When a Story Blooms
March 31, 2026 By Maria When spring brings warm weather, we always rush outside, throw open the windows, and shed our coats. My kids come home from school and dig through their drawers for summer weather t-shirts and shorts. The next day they will lament the return of cooler weather or rain. Spring weather remainsContinue reading “When a Story Blooms”
Forest Warmth
March 16, 2026 By Maria Of the many ways I keep warm in the cold, sweaters and hot tea are my favorites. The next favorite isn’t exactly logical, but it is delightful: cozy books. Books that make me feel warm inside like a comforting hug, fill this category. One of my favorite cozy picture booksContinue reading “Forest Warmth”
Books of the Month – September 2025
October 1, 2025 By Maria Books of the Month – September 2025 Just in case you missed anything, I put together a list of the books I wrote about in September. At the end of each month, I will write a list of all the books I wrote about during that month. The post titlesContinue reading “Books of the Month – September 2025”
Strega Nona’s Autumn Comfort
September 24, 2025 By Maria I tried so hard to get this post out last week, but the unexpected arrival of a puppy took up most of my time. Last Monday September 15th, was the birthday anniversary of American children’s book author, Tomie dePaola. I am sure I am not the only one who findsContinue reading “Strega Nona’s Autumn Comfort”
Sunshine to Schoolwork
September 8, 2025 By Maria Well, it’s come and found us as we tried to hide in the end of summer fun; back to school time is here. It found us at last. Since school is starting and there is no more escaping it, I decided to read some school themed picture books to myContinue reading “Sunshine to Schoolwork”
A Roar to Read About
August 21, 2025 By Maria Most people, including myself, think it’s normal for a kid to cuddle with a toy teddy bear, which is essentially a fierce predator. When my daughter was a toddler, her favorite stuffy was a teddy bear named “Bear-Bear”. Bear-Bear is still sought out for cuddles at bedtime but now isContinue reading “A Roar to Read About”
Unique and Resilient
August 9, 2025 By Maria This is a piece I wrote a couple of years ago regarding my middle child. He is now nine years old, not seven, but he still enjoyed these stories when we revisited them recently. I was actually about to return the books to the library, when my son asked meContinue reading “Unique and Resilient “
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