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Creative Children’s Books

Creative Children’s Book of the Month: The Nutcracker

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The Nutcracker – written and illustrated by Susan Jeffers I admit it.  I am partial to this story.  My mom took me to see the Nutcracker Ballet when I was a kid.  I even played one of the mice in a local production when I was in kindergarden.  When I was little I loved the [...]

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Creative Children’s Book of the Month: Blueberries for Sal

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A true classic.  This children’s book has a warm, timeless feel.  It is not flashy.  It doesn’t have a surprise ending, colorful creatures, stickers or fuz coming out of the pages.  It is just a simple story about a little girl picking blueberries with her mother.  The illustrations are done in a single color, but [...]

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Creative Children’s Book of the Month- Walter Kitty

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The Secret Life of Walter Kitty: Written by Barbara Jean Hicks, Illustrated by Dan Santat I must start by saying that I am a bit biased.  I own a mischievous orange cat very much like Walter.  But, even if you don’t have a cat, your kids will love Walter. My daughter spends more time on [...]

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The Creative Children’s Book of the Month – Wabi Sabi

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Children’s Book Pick of the Month: Wabi Sabi, written by Mark Reibstein, illustrated beautifully by Ed Young Have you ever needed a name for that warm comfy feeling you get when you curl your hands around your favorite old coffee mug?  Or watch the rain fall at night?  Or take a walk in an overgrown [...]

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