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The Brown Bookshelf: books that reflect the lives of African American children

The Brown Bookshelf: books that reflect the lives of African American children

African American teachers and parents often ask about where to find books that feature brown children, for every child needs to [...]

May 20, 2013     No Comments
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Books for Mother’s Day

Books for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day gives us a chance to recognize mothers everywhere for who they are and what they do. In addition to the [...]

May 9, 2013     No Comments
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Dream Something Big!

Dream Something Big!

Art is where you find it…and these are books that will inspire you to dream big and create something beautiful [...]

May 2, 2013     No Comments
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How is a Dog’s Life? R-r-r-ough!

How is a Dog’s Life? R-r-r-ough!

I have a new puppy, so I’ve been looking at dog books this month. Here are a few more recent ones together with [...]

Apr 25, 2013     No Comments
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Author Focus: Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Author Focus: Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Laura Vaccaro Seeger began her adult career as an animator and illustrator, although as a child she was a dedicated [...]

Apr 15, 2013     No Comments
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Early Math Literacy…Count on it!

Early Math Literacy…Count on it!

A study from the University of Missouri shows that understanding of number relationships early in life means greater success in [...]

Mar 28, 2013     No Comments
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Sky Bear

Sky Bear

During the month of March, on Fridays and Saturdays, our own Wishing Chair Productions will be presenting a puppet show [...]

Mar 25, 2013     No Comments
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Hey, Mr. President!

Hey, Mr. President!

Presidents’ Day is fast approaching and here are a few good reads about the accomplishments and follies of some of [...]

Feb 18, 2013     No Comments
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Step Stompin’ Women and Girls

Step Stompin’ Women and Girls

This is African American History month and here are a few great books for preschoolers that feature strong black women in history, [...]

Feb 4, 2013     No Comments
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Habits of Mind: Managing Impulsivity

Habits of Mind: Managing Impulsivity

This is the second in a series about Habits of Mind, a list of behaviors developed by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick, [...]

Jan 28, 2013     No Comments
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