Are you on summer vacation yet? If you don’t want your kids spending hours in front of the screen during the summer, there are many things you can do as a family. For starters, you can do science experiments at home! K.A. Cummins has compiled a package of science experiments based on her children’s bookContinue reading “Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!”
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Book Review: Super Doople
Looking for another book for your young child? How about one that features a superhero? Try Super Doople by K.A. Cummins. Not only does the main character become a superhero, he is a walking and talking…egg? I wrote a review on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog, which you can read here:
Sunday is Around the Corner
Happy Early Resurrection Day! In honor of this very special day, here’s a children’s book about how a little girl and her family impacted a man’s life. Thank you, Ms. D, for sharing The Flowering Cross with us. Note: This video was made three years ago, so that’s why she mentions social distancing. But theContinue reading “Sunday is Around the Corner”
Another Book for Young Children
I’ve written another book review! Unlike the last four I posted here, this book is for younger kids, grades preschool to second grade. The review is featured on the “Off the Beaten Track” blog, and I added the link here. Have fun!
A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins
Looking for more dog books for your young kids? Here is one called “Larry Gets Lost in the Library,” written by Eric Ode and illustrated by John Skewes. It’s about a dog who gets trapped in a bookmobile and is whisked away to a library. I haven’t read the full book myself, but K.A. CumminsContinue reading “A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins”
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here is a short and sweet story for the holiday, written by Lynn Plourde. Look at the beautiful illustrations done by Jennifer L. Meyer! Thank you, Eren’s Books, for posting this on YouTube.
A Fox-filled Book Review
Want your kids—or students if you’re a teacher—to be inspired to explore nature? There may still be snow where you’re at, but there may be animals mingling about. The picture book, “Saving Samantha,” is a true story about a fox living with the people who saved her. The author shares her journal entries of howContinue reading “A Fox-filled Book Review”
Denny and Penny Book Review—by Me
Hello, you all. I have written a new book review! It’s Denny and Penny by Silas Wood. If you like picture books with rhyme, as well as tales about friendship difficulties and trying new foods, this is the story for you.
A Christmas Book Review and Music
Merry Early Christmas, everyone! I wrote a review on a sweet story called Nick, the Christmas Coyote. You can find it on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog “Off the Beaten Track,” where you can read other reviews written by me and others. What are your favorite Christmas carols? For an extra festive treat, here’s a version ofContinue reading “A Christmas Book Review and Music”
New Book Review! Coyote Steals the Blanket
I’ve written a new book review. This time, it’s a picture book based on a Native American myth.
K.A. Ramstad 