Hello Book Bums families! Happy 2023! We hope your new year is off to a healthy, happy start! In this week’s newsletter Dr. Christy dives in to the benefits of being a writer and shares lots of tips for making writing part of your day and part of your life. We also share websites, podcasts, […]
Hello Book Bums families! This is a very special edition of our newsletter as we are celebrating our first birthday! We’re so grateful to all of you who have read and enjoyed our work all year. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite features from newsletters past. We love to hear from you! You […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter has everything you need to get in the Thanksgiving spirit. We’re sharing a host of fun tools, crafts, and games to practice everything from place settings to thank-yous to good manners. We’ve also included a holiday poem that may surprise you. (Did you think it went with a […]
Hello Book Bums families! Ursula K. Le Guin once said that when we read a book, we help to create it. I think she meant that we bring our experiences and imaginations with us to a story, and they become part of the tale we unfold as we read. That’s part of why sharing a […]
Hello Book Bums families! Have you ever heard the song “Dem Bones” that sings about the foot bone being connected to the leg bone and onward up your skeleton? Today in the newsletter we share fun books and activities to learn the scientific names of those bones and to have some crafty fun. We keep […]
Hello Book Bums families! The gorgeous days continue here in greater Cincinnati, and we are feeling inspired by the natural world. This week in the newsletter we share some fun ideas for spending time outside exploring and learning with your kids. We’re also getting into the spooky spirit with new book recommendations now that October […]
Hello Book Bums families! We are feeling artistic this week! From graphic novel writing month to craft supplies to some inspiring non-fiction book recommendations, we have ideas to inspire your creative kids. Dr. Christy also shares her second week of comma activities. Read on for all this and more. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy autumn! We hope the new season and cooler weather are a welcome change allowing you to soak up some beauty and adventure out in the world. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about the consequences of too much phone time, and Dr. Christy shares some fun teaching tools for […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about light. Enjoy ideas for reading, crafting, and enjoying the lights in your life. Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets. -Eric Carle Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we’re thinking about young entrepreneurs. Whether you have a budding businessperson in your household or you just want to read about one, we have ideas. We’re also wondering about words and food. From doughnuts to melons, we’ve got snack time covered. Enjoy! “Let the wild rumpus start!” – Maurice […]