Share the LOVE of Reading: Valentine’s Day Bookmark FREE Printable
My bookworms and I were invited to a toddler Valentine’s Day party at a friend’s home today. It was adorable and chaotic. Preschool Bookworm was the oldest as a brand new three year old, and there were NINE kiddos in…
Update: My Three Year Old Bookworm
Before my eyes I have watched my tiny 6 pound peanut become a “big kid.” My husband reminds me that we haven’t even gotten to the part I was most excited about before becoming a parent. I actually used to…
Happy Third Birthday, Preschool Bookworm!
If you’ve been a Librarian in the House reader for a while, you may remember that I create infographics for my kids’ birthdays. (Here’s the link to Baby Bookworm’s first birthday infographic, published almost two months ago now! Whaat?!) I…
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse: Among the Lionni Classics #tbt
Before Leo Lionni was an acclaimed author, he was a grandfather on a tedious train ride with two restless grandchildren to entertain. He tore pieces from his magazine and created a little story to pass the time: Little Blue and…
Redeeming a Bad Day: Five Books to Turn Around One of “Those” Days
Friday was one of “those” days for me. It involved a lost shoe, a band aid, cupcakes, and poop (we’re potty training, but don’t “those” days always involve poop?!). If I tried to explain it, you’d probably nod your head sympathetically but…
February Bookworm Bingo FREE Printable
The weirdest thing just happened. I went to schedule a play date for next week and my calendar indicated that NEXT WEEK IS FEBRUARY! The days are long and the months are short, no? Anyhow, this is a great time to…
The Timeless Snowy Day #tbt
When you’re two years old and the last snowfall was eleven months ago, news of a blizzard is HUGE! Last weekend we enjoyed (some enjoyed more than others) 20″ of snow! It was just as magical and as curious to…
What I Learned From Cleaning the Bookshelf in My Childhood Bedroom
I’ve been settled in my house for eight years now. I hardly expected a call from my dad, requesting my assistance in cleaning out my childhood bedroom. What could I have possibly missed after years of mysteriously unearthed boxes making…
Good Dog, Good Book #tbt
Ever wonder what pet dogs do while their owners are out? How about if a dog were left to babysit? Alexandra Day’s (nearly) wordless fantasy book has some hilarious ideas! And it turns out, a canine who knows how to…
Potty Learning: Not Your Regular Books
I’ve been intimidated by the thought of potty training since my pre-mommy days. Being the reader that I am, I have tried to research my way through. I’ve read MANY articles and books. And yet, we aren’t following any particular “plan.” We’re…
Leo & the Late Blooming Pep Talk #tbt
I’m not sure if this story is more encouraging to Mama Bookworm or to my little bookworms. We are in week one of potty learning in our house, and this book has been a balm to my worried mind: “Then…
Update: Kicking Off Baby Bookworm’s Second Year of Reading
Baby Bookworm is officially through his first year of reading as a big time 13-month old! I had been planning to share bimonthly updates of what he’s up to after his first birthday, but it seems like he’s still changing so…
A Baby Registry Must, with Room to Grow #tbt
I’d put this one right up there alongside of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on the baby registry. It’s simple yet you can share it in different ways based on your bookworm’s age, starting with the very youngest bookworms! Each Thursday I’ll be…
Loving These Lately: Gems from Our Most Recent Library Visits
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Loving These Lately update, but not for lack of material! For lack of writing time would be more accurate! Anyhow, below are the titles we’ve been reaching renewal limits on at our…
Bookworm Bingo FREE Printable! Infusing Literacy into Our Resolutions
Happy New Year, my dear readers! Ah, January. As far as I can tell, there are two camps when it comes to our relationships with the first month of the year– at least that’s the case in my house. I…
