February 8, 2018
by jenny
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I mentioned this (literally) years ago but this still holds true. My kids love comic strips and graphic novels. Kids especially love Foxtrot, Big Nate (they like the novels more than the compilation of weekly strips, though read them both), and … Continue reading
January 31, 2018
by sarah
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It has been so much fun for me to connect children’s picture books to art making this fall and winter. Sometimes I start with the project and then find a book. Occasionally the book inspires the project. Other times a … Continue reading
February 12, 2017
by jenny
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We bought Usborne Pencil and Paper Games book at The Paper Store near us, and it looks like it’s out of print through Amazon (Affiliate Link below), but it’s been a lot of fun. It’s likely out of print because the … Continue reading
August 20, 2016
by sarah
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My son likes to read. It is always hard to supply him with books. He is particular. “Big Nate” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” are his crutches to fall back on. I’m always looking for good suggestions for books. … Continue reading
July 1, 2016
by sarah
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I have found two web resources that have great lists of books. I thought I would share: The ABCs of Graphic Novels and Funny Books for Kids
June 23, 2015
by jenny
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Many schools have already let out for summer, but this marks our first week of summer vacation. We are starting off the summer strong with plans for the first few weeks, but then the calendar is purposely wide open (less … Continue reading
April 3, 2015
by jenny
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Sarah asked what everyone’s kids were reading. My kids are almost constantly with a head inside of a book so we are all over the place. I just went around and took some un-staged pictures of what is beside (or … Continue reading
December 10, 2014
by jenny
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My kids (and I) are all interested in drawing. As I’m sure is the case with most people, we struggle with getting what’s on the paper to look anything like what is in our brain. With some exception (mostly in … Continue reading
October 31, 2014
by jenny
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My household is unanimously book worms. Even the dog likes listening to books. My kids literally cheer and sprint home from the bus stop when I report that I went to the library for them while they were in school. … Continue reading
May 20, 2014
by sarah
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Mysteriously I often find white trash bags in my garage. They are never full of trash. They are not from under my kitchen counter. They are from Jenny. They are full of hand me down treasures. This is how excited … Continue reading