Readiness for children and parents

Spring into Books

As March comes to an end and April shows its promise of spring, little ones get anxious to get outside and explore how the world is blooming around them. With COVID and winter we all feel a little cooped up. What better way to shake away those winter blues than to take a nature hike?… Continue reading Spring into Books

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Soul Surfing

Where do you go to lose your mind? Today I’m going to write a little, read a little, make some Easter eggs and then head to the bookstore to lose my mind. Soul surfing through the isle of the bookstore, enjoying the beautiful smell of knowledge. I love the smell of books. They bring a peace… Continue reading Soul Surfing

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Stolen Childhood Holocaust Survivor ~ Maurits Louis Witsema (de Wit)

Stolen Childhood Holocaust Survivor ~ Maurits Louis Witsema (de Wit)As a little girl growing up in Michigan, I loved to play outside. I had several friends who lived right on my   street and we would have the best time.  We would play baseball, kick the can, Murder in the dark (which is tag at night… Continue reading Stolen Childhood Holocaust Survivor ~ Maurits Louis Witsema (de Wit)

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What Makes a Great Children’s Picture Book?

What Makes a Great Children's Picture Book? In my life, I have always been in love with children's picture books. Beginning at a young age, I, like many other children around the world was attracted to a book because of the pictures. The text being read to me by my parents or someone in my… Continue reading What Makes a Great Children’s Picture Book?

Blueberry Pancake Publishing

How I Submerge Myself into Telling a Story

My Writing Process Today I thought I would take you through the winding process of how I write a story or in some cases a book. With my children’s books, they come very easily if I give myself the patience to not force myself to write. I know there are authors and writers who strive… Continue reading How I Submerge Myself into Telling a Story

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Happy National Read Across America Day

Happy National Read Across America Day March 2, 2021 Happy National Read Across America Day on this day proclaimed in 1998 by the National Education Association. This popular day of celebration has been celebrated for over 2 decades now by young and old. Being able to read is a gift not known by everyone in… Continue reading Happy National Read Across America Day