Space has long been the last frontier, but who would have thought that a little English school girl, in the early 1920s, would be one of its chief explorers? Venetia Burney, born on July 11th, 1918, named a new planet that had just been discovered, at the age of 11. And that was enough to…
Today we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the ride of Paul Revere! How incredible is that? We are entering into a time of great celebrations here in the United States for the next 18 months-ish. We are celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country! Months long celebrations known as America250 are underway throughout the nation….
April!? How did we get here so fast?? The April booklists are loaded and ready for you! Come explore all the amazing lives and events that April has to share with us. Recently, I shared with you my Rule of Six and how it brought about the birth of A Daily Picture Book. Today I…
Ezra Jack Keats has charmed families for the last 63 years! When his book The Snowy Day was published, he became a household name. But who was the man behind the story and why has the story achieved such heights of popularity?I first encountered Ezra Jack Keats when my children were very little and we…
Today is the anniversary of a very little known event, as it did not impact the world very much. But it is such an interesting and sweet one that I find it worth remembering and so did Michael O. Tunnell, the author of Mailing May. May was five years old when she was sent by…
How is your winter going? Are we almost there yet? I am so ready for spring! March is right around the corner, and I am so excited about the picture book lineup for March! What a fascinating month, filled with incredible stories and inspiring figures. But before we dive into that, I want to take…
Picture study: just one more thing to do? Or a multi layered treasure to be enjoyed? I’ll go with number 2! Picture study is a treasure trove of beauty, opportunity to learn and grow as well as a very fun activity. Charlotte Mason’s picture study Charlotte Mason, the famous English educator, is at the heart…
One of our very favorite activities, that we don’t do enough of, is Poetry Tea Time. Poetry Tea Time is a wonderful way to slow down, enjoy time together without being focused on academics while still learning. It is exactly what it sounds like: a drink, a snack and, of course, picture books. It has…
Today is Peter Mark Roget’s birthday! He loved words, and he loved lists, so much so that his love changed the English language! The history of the first thesaurus and its author is quite fascinating! It took a man with a love for precision and with a desire to use just the right word for…
How is it already mid-January? Wasn’t Christmas just yesterday?I am so excited about the picture book line up for February! What a beautiful month, so rich and full of fascinating stories! But before we jump into that, I’d like to revisit a few things with you first since we have so many new people with…
