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Stamping with the Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Emily

We are so excited to join in the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. This was one of my absolute favorite books as a child and was the first book I bought the day I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. Our friend Cassity is…

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Filed Under: art, Books, literature, preschool, Toddler

Top 5 Christmas Themed Traditional Tales

by Heidi

1. The House that Santa Built by Dianne de Las Casas  W New for 2013, this is a Christmasy spin on that old favorite The House that Jack Built.  The author tries hard to work in lots of sound words: creak, clap, stomp, squeak, etc. 2. The Little Red Elf by Barbary Barbieri McGrath  WW Adorable…

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Filed Under: 1st Grade, 2nd grade, 3rd Grade, book review, Books, christmas, Christmas Books, holidays, preschool, Top 5 Christmas Book Lists

Top 5 The Night Before Christmas Reads

by Heidi

It’s a classic poem.  We’ve all heard it.  We can probably recite it.  But how can you not love it?? And with such beautifully illustrated versions available, you’ll want to make it part of your Christmas library.  Of course, it’ll be hard to narrow it down to just one.  Every year I’m tempted by a…

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Filed Under: 1st Grade, 2nd grade, 3rd Grade, book review, Books, christmas, Christmas Books, holidays, literacy, preschool, Top 5 Christmas Book Lists

Top 5 Dino Christmas Reads

by Heidi

#1 Dinosaur Christmas by Jerry Pallotta W Have you ever wondered how Santa delivered all the presents before the reindeer?  Dinosaurs of course! #2 How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? by Jane Yolen W A festive installment in the great “How do Dinosaurs?” series.  There’s also a Hannukah version. #3 Dear Santasaurus by Stacy McAnulty WWW This is…

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Filed Under: 1st Grade, 2nd grade, 3rd Grade, Books, christmas, Christmas Books, holidays, preschool, Top 5 Christmas Book Lists

Favorite Halloween Reads

by Heidi

Some people shop for shoes.  Some people love purses.  I couldn’t care less about either of those, but when it comes to holiday books, I’m a junkie!  Christmas books are my drug of choice, but I’ll take a hit off a St. Patrick’s Day book or back-to-school book (or Groundhog’s Day book) if I can. …

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Filed Under: 1st Grade, 2nd grade, 3rd Grade, Halloween, holidays, preschool, Toddler

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We are Heidi and Emily. Sisters. Heidi & Emily are both former 2nd grade teachers and current preschool teachers with a combined 17 years experience.

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