The Story of Ferdinand: Preschool Bookworm’s First Banned Book #tbt
I didn’t expect I would be selecting banned books for my 2 year old… but this week’s feature from 1936 was labeled pro-fascist and pro-communist in its day, and was banned in several countries at the time. Fast forward 79…
Monthly Update: Baby Bookworm Hits Double Digits
As I’m following along with Baby Bookworm’s developmental stages in the book The Wonder Weeks I couldn’t help but chuckle: “Some mothers notice that their babies are more naughty than they used to be. It may seem your baby does…
Koala Lou: I DO Love You! #tbt
This week’s feature is a title that I discovered many years before having my own baby bookworms, and I remember longing for the day I could read it to my one-day children. The experience is as sweet in reality as…
Fall Faves: A Short List
I am not much of a fan of seasonal & holiday books. That’s not to say there aren’t some gems out there but more often than not, I am bored of them by page 7. We have more fun looking…
The Preschooler Who Was Not Afraid of Anything #tbt
Once upon a time when I was a teacher, my principal popped in for an unannounced observation. I was delighted on this particular occasion because the story that was the basis for my lesson was an interactive storytime gem, and it’s today’s…
Coloring Outside the Lines with Madeline #tbt
As a staunch rule follower myself, I love reading books about characters who dare to color outside the lines, seeing the world from a different vantage point. My first, Preschool Bookworm, is a compliant child as well. My second, Baby…
Loving These Lately: Gems from Our Most Recent Library Visits
This month we’ve had the chance to join TWO weekly storytimes at our library, one for Baby Bookworm, and one for Preschool Bookworm. It’s been fun to see the boys enjoying the programs, and we’ve been maxing out our library card…
Little Bear, Big Trailblazer: The First “I Can Read” Book Ever #tbt
Sometimes I take for granted what a lavish age we live in when it comes to books for emergent readers. There are entire sections in libraries and bookstores bursting with options, subdivided by topics and genres, and to boot- an ALA…
Striving for The Literacy-Rich Home
Literacy-rich environment. Have you heard the term? In my quest to grow bookworms, I want my kids to be raised against a backdrop rich with literacy: books, storytelling, writing, songs. It all works together to create a climate in our home where we share…
A Classic Imaginary Friend: The Horse in Harry’s Room #tbt
I can’t remember her name, but she was a beloved part of my childhood: my imaginary sister. I am curious if the statistic I read here holds true: 65% of kids from preschool age through age 7 have a make-believe…
Monthly Update: 31 Months and Dropping Everything… to Read!
For months I asked “Where has my baby gone?! He’s been replaced by a toddler!” Well, now I’m asking, “Where has my toddler gone?! He’s been replaced by a preschooler!” At the 2.5 year mark, my bookworm seems to have…
Loving These Lately: Gems from our Recent Library Visits
This was one of those special weeks: we made TWO library visits this week. Why yes, we are patrons of two libraries. 🙂 In the town where my husband works, they offer discounted membership to those who work in the…
A Walk in the Moonlight with Harold #tbt
Perhaps this #tbt doesn’t need a plot summary. A sixty year-old classic, Harold and his purple crayon are famous over several generations! Here’s why! Each Thursday I’ll be featuring a book that my parents *could* have read to me as a…
Monthly Update: The Second 9 Months
Nine months on the outside sure go a lot faster than nine months on in the inside! Feels like I have blinked and this guy has gone from a 6 pound peanut to a chunky, crawling little man with opinions…
Loved and Respected by the Entire Village: Crictor #tbt
To my great surprise (read: dismay), Toddler Bookworm has developed a new fascination with snakes, likely fostered as a result of seeing snakes in three venues in the space of a week (aquarium, wildlife refuge, and nature center; fortunately none outside…
