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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Dr. Seuss Books & Activities
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday by doing some fun activities at home. We have has a list of Seuss activities, crafts, & snacks. […]
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Little Library Lane: 100 out of 1000 Books
A few weeks ago, I told you how we were trying out the Grayslake Area Public Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Well, we have finished our first 100 books! We turned in our list […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: Our Favorite Christmas Books
This story contains affiliate links. Christmas is just twelve short days away and, while we are busy preparing, I always like to take time out every day to snuggle up in front of the fireplace […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: Thanksgiving Books
Thanksgiving is next week. If you have “visit the library” on your weekend list consider picking up some of these Thanksgiving Books to keep the kids entertained while you prep for the big day. Thanksgiving […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: Favorite Halloween Books
Halloween is a beloved and treasured time of year at our house. We love updating the everyday decor to include pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and other spooky creatures. I look forward to the trek to the […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: Favorite Books for Fall
If you’re anything like me, a new season equals a fresh start, a chance to explore and teach your little ones about the changes in nature and the world around them. The elementary school teacher […]
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Little Bookshelf: Gardening Reads
My kids love to help me in the garden and they also really enjoy reading books about gardening. Books have the ability to educate and inspire them to make the world a greener place. Here […]
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Library Finds- Not your Everyday Kids Music
My kids love music. My littlest one (3.5 years) could sing and dance all day long. Mom and Dad love music too; we just don’t love traditional kids’ music (how many different ways can you […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: DINO-myte Reads
Do you have a little paleontologist in your house? My son has been obsessed with Dinosaurs since, he was 2? 3? Forever? Sometimes it feels like I have read every dinosaur book at the library, 100 times. Here are some of our favorites as well as some of our contributors and readers favorites. […]