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July 24, 2021
Oldies, but Goodies | Great Kidlit for Summer Reading PART TWO
As I mentioned in this previous post, sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that we forget about the goldmine of exceptional kids’ books that already exist! The following are MORE books the Audrey Press Team has read over the last 4+ years that they feel are worthy of a fresh look. Enjoy! What on Earth by Isabel Thomas Wind This
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July 21, 2021
Oldies, but Goodies | Great Kidlit for Summer Reading!
Sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that we forget about the goldmine of exceptional kids’ books that already exist! The following are some books the Audrey Press Team has read over the last 4+ years that they feel are worthy of a fresh look. Enjoy! Pax by Sara Pennypacker War is coming. This means that everyone must make sacrifices, including
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July 17, 2021
Expert Advice for Coaches of Young Women
{As seen in SportsEDTV} Did you know that 70% of all kids quit organized sports by the age of 13* and that girls quit at 6x at the rate of boys?** The stat from the transition from high school to college is even more disheartening. Only 7% of high school athletes move on to play sports in college.** *https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/p... ** https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JMKSWY/... *** https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... I wrote How To Coach Girls with
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July 14, 2021
Happy Second Birthday to Sissy Goes Tiny!
{Guest post from Sissy Goes Tiny co-author, Becky Flansburg) Happy 2nd birthday to Sissy Goes Tiny! What a wild ride it’s been! It started as a nugget of an idea between myself and bestie, B.A. Norrgard one sunny afternoon on the patio of a small-town pub. I had been in total admiration of B.A.’s tiny house living adventure for years and had even written a few magazine articles about her
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June 25, 2021
National Pollinator Week is not Just for the Bees! A Pollinator Booklist
Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It’s a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Most of the time when we hear the word “pollinator,” we automatically think of bees. But, did you know, that birds, bats, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals are responsible for pollinating plants and bringing us one out of
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June 21, 2021
The Golden Ticket has been Found!
The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Valarie Budayr and Roscoe Welply turns NINE! Come along on a journey into one of the most beloved children’s books of all time! The Golden Ticket has been found! Join Charlie in his adventure of making the world of Willy Wonka come to life with over 20 activities and crafts. Crazy Racing Oompa Loompas, Gobstopper Gum, and handmade Willy Wonka
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June 6, 2021
reading is reading and books are books
{Guest post from Franticmommy a.k.a. Becky Flansburg} So, when shopping for new summer reads for yourself or your kids, what are you most inclined to buy: eBooks or physical books? Ebooks are an affordable option when budgets are tight or families are being mindful of who much clutter they are bringing into the world. Though books should never be considered “clutter,” there are families living a lifestyle that includes less
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June 2, 2021
eBook Summer Reading Recommends for Readers of all Ages
Ah, summer. Everyone has been looking forward to sun, fun, and a much slower pace. As the world slowly begins to get a handle on COVID-19 and travel begins to open up, even more readers are on the hunt for books that are not only enjoyable to read but also easy to bring with them on adventures. eBooks to the rescue! The portability of eBooks is just the ticket for
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May 29, 2021
Did You Know? Fun Facts About Hans Christian Andersen
In the past, April the 2nd has been chosen to mark this day for young literature lovers because its the same date as Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. As the author of many famous children’s stories like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling, Hans Christian Andersen is a well-known name in the world of classic children’s books. His stories have been made into so many movies, musicals, operettas, and much more. But did
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May 26, 2021
A summer reading solution for reluctant readers
Yay summer! Bring on the sun, fun, and FREEDOM! As adults, we can completely understand our youngster’s reluctance to do any sort of “school-y” things during the off-season; but we also have a responsibility to keep little minds sharp. Not long ago, the AP blog shared some great info on offering up books that pique the interest of young readers during the summer, but we have another idea up our
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