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Perfectionism, Nature Journaling, and Aphantasia
The thing is, there's no "right" way to nature journal, but the wrong way is to not do it at all if it's something you enjoy.


Winter Books Cure Winter Blues
It has been ages since I wrote a blog post. I love sharing information about books that I enjoy, but I don't love writing posts. But, I...


Summer Sleepers-- A Perfectly Wonderful Picture Book
Title: Summer Sleepers: Animals that Estivate Author: Melissa Stewart Illustrator: Sarah S. Brannen Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2021 Ages:...


Outside in and Under the Sea -- A Picture Book and a Graphic Novel
Title: Outside In Author: Deborah Underwood Illustrator: Cindy Derby Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020 2020 Caldecott Honor...


Two Books, Lots of Birds -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
The other day, I was just about home from a long walk with my camera. There was a robin on the ground just hanging out and a bird call...


On the Origin of Species -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species Adapted and Illustrated by: Sabina Radeva Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers, 2019...


The Great Pet Escape -- A Graphic Novel and Spring Break Fun
Title: The Great Pet Escape Author: Victoria Jamison Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2016 Age Range: 5 - 9 Themes: School Pets,...


Arlo & Pips King of the Birds -- Graphic Novel Fun
Title: Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds Author/Illustrator: Elise Gravel Publisher: Harper Alley, 2020 For ages: 4 - 10 Themes: Crows,...


Squirrel Appreciation Day: A Comic, a Graphic Novel, and Some Fun
Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! We have several feeders in our yard. They attract many squirrels. I often see at least eleven squirrels...


Counting Birds -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Counting Birds is part call to action, part biography, and part nature exploration. It shows how taking a small step can lead to big things


Winter Solstice -- Story, Nature Activity, and Puppets
Many years ago, a friend told this story at a storytelling group I belonged to. It's a story that stuck with me through the years. The...
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