books and music

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel: a collaboration of story and song from Maestro Classics

The following is by contributor Jennifer Brown. Do you know Mike Mulligan? How about the Tortoise and the Hare or Casey at the Bat? These classic children’s stories can now be part of your listening repertoire with the added benefit of introducing your children to classical music through a series called Maestro Classics that I [...]

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Book review: Hunwick’s Egg – an Australian Easter story

by Catherine

The following review is by contributor Catherine Way of Adventures With Kids. It originally appeared in 2010, and with Easter around the corner I thought many of you might enjoy hearing about this lovely book. – Kara For this Easter, being Australian, I have chosen to review Hunwick’s Egg by Mem Fox, illustrated by Pamela [...]

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (and a Cat in the Hat-a-Thon)

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. This Friday, March 2nd, would be the 108th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, the beloved Dr. Seuss. Born in Massachusetts in 1904, Dr. Suess wrote 44 books that have been translated into more than 15 languages world-wide. Those books have inspired cartoons, tv shows, movies, and plays. [...]

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A Fresh Perspective on Mothering: Mindset for Moms (and a Giveaway, too!)

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. First of all, I have to admit to some bias in this review: not only is Jamie C. Martin a friend of mine, she is also a mother I admire and look up to. My copy of her first book, Steady Days, is a well worn and [...]

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Sparkle Stories: And the Winners Are …

by Kara

The winners of last weekend’s Sparkle Stories giveaway are: Andrea H “We would love to win a 3 mo subscription. I keep trying to find new, interesting ways to entertain my kids.” Angela “Sparkle Stories are wonderful! We would LOVE to win a subscription!” Congratulations! Congratulations Andrea and Angela! Check your email for further information [...]

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