Hello Book Bums families! This edition of our newsletter marks two years of offering book recommendations, teaching tools, poetry, word roots, music and podcast ideas, gift suggestions, family activities, and word fun to you, our readers. Thanks for being with us as we head into year three! Read on for a sweet book idea, Dr. […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we have offerings to help you prepare and enjoy your holiday gatherings. From place settings to poetry, we’ve got you covered. We are so grateful for all of you who open the newsletter each week and join us on our word-loving, bookish, learning adventures. Happy Thanksgiving! […]
Hello Book Bums families! We wish a happy Veterans Day to all our military families. This week we share a pairing of books, non-fiction and fiction, that center on World War II. We also consider the Old English roots of our language and focus on the joys of ordinary days. We love to hear from […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we share picture book ideas, spelling tips. and some of our usual wonderings and knowledge about words. Dr. Christy also reflects on delight and caretaking in her daily life, perfect reading to begin a thankful November. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. […]
Hello Book Bums families! Would you like to share our newsletter with your friends, family, and other loved ones? Here’s an easy-to-complete link for you to share: https://bookbums.com/blog/ A couple weeks ago Dr. Christy shared the idea of blind dates for books and suggested using it as a fun gift idea. Right now at the […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is brought to you by the letter P. We’re talking about popcorn, pumpkins, and even poop! You’ll also find writing ideas and reading tools from Dr. Christy plus all our regular features. You can always reply to this email with questions and suggestions or just to tell us […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy autumn! We hope you are staying healthy and enjoying the change of seasons. This week in the newsletter we are celebrating the coming of fall with book recommendations, science experiments, poetry, and snacks! Dr. Christy also shares tips for spelling and better understanding the sounds in words. Read on and […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope August is treating you well. This week we are thinking about butterflies and fun, non-fiction books to inspire readers’ curiosity. Read on for simple phonics lessons from Dr. Christy and a summery recipe. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click […]
Hello Book Bums families! August is just around the corner, and we’re all starting to think about school starting again. Whether your family is ready to head back to the classroom or savoring some last, relaxing days of summer, this week’s newsletter has something for you. We’re sharing book recommendations and toys to enrich travel […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are having some summer fun. We’re having fun with emojis and pizza and books! Also this week in the newsletter Dr. Christy is getting philosophical. Follow her thought process from naptime reading with her grandson, to the nature of apples, to poetry. And don’t miss the TEDx talk […]