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Books For Starting Kindergarten
As the mother of a five-year-old and seven-year-old, I am beginning to feel more like a seasoned mom. Even though I know I have a lot to learn, I do feel like I have some wisdom under […]
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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Little Library Bookshelf: Books for Camping
Are you prepping for the Great American Campout? Get the kids excited and ready with these books from our guest librarian Heather Blake of the Vernon Area Public Library. A-camping we will go! The weather […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: Whale of a Tale
Let me tell you a story it’s a whale of a tale! Once there was an awesome librarian who shared with us a list of the best books about whales! Check out Heather’s recommended reads […]
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Little Library Bookshelf: Hopping Reads
Hop into spring with rabbit books chosen by children’s librarian Heather Blake from the Vernon Area Public Library. Here is a bunny with ears so funny. And here is his home in the ground. At […]
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Guest Librarian: Books Inspired by The Lorax
“I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees!” – The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Instead of giving you a list of books by Dr. Seuss to celebrate his birthday (it’s […]
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Fan Favorites: Favorite Bedtime Stories
This story contains affiliate links. Harry the Dirty Dog and Little House on the Prairie still bring me the same comfort and perhaps a little drowsiness as they once did some twenty years ago. There […]
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1000 Books before Kindergarten
We introduced you to the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten back in 2013 when Melissa started it with her third child. Since that time she’s started it with her fourth child and many more libraries have started […]
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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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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
This story contains affiliate links. We know reading to kids is essential. Studies have shown that reading with toddlers is not only a great way to expose them to language, but it helps build emergent […]