Hello Book Bums families! From snow to spring-like temperatures, it has been quite a February in the Cincinnati area. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about the magic of the everyday world – from interesting words to creative writing, unusual magazines to celebratory songs. We hope you find something magical inside. Word of the […]
Hello Book Bums families! I recently listened to a podcast episode where the hosts focused on books they were embarrassed not to have read yet. But did you know that hundreds of thousands of books are published each year? (Millions, if you include self-published works.) Since there’s no way we can read it all, enjoy […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re sharing ideas for learning from the world around us, from pennies to street signs. You’ll learn about bossy r’s, word roots, and how to make a paper football for the big game. Read on and enjoy! Word of the Week antsy (ant-see) adjective/describing word – impatient […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome February. Here are some fun facts about this month: February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language. The name comes from a Latin word meaning purification. Historically, February is the snowiest month in the United States. The odds of being born on February 29th are about […]