Hello Book Bums families! We hope your new year is off to a healthy, happy start. As you get back into the routines of school we are here with book recommendations to motivate you, important information about dyslexia and reading intervention, and word fun of all kinds. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn […]
Hello Book Bums families! I’m the kind of person who gets a little nervous when she doesn’t have her next book lined up. So even though I currently have a few books in my to-be-read basket, I love perusing the end-of-year book lists that start popping up this month. This list from NPR is especially useful because […]
Hello Book Bums families! Our sense of smell is closely connected to memory. Encountering a particular scent can return us to specific moments in time. This week in the newsletter we are thinking about holiday smells. We even have a scratch and sniff book recommendation for you. Hope you smell something wonderful today! Bookbums.com is […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy December! As you begin this busy, festive season we have ideas for creating bookish traditions, having fun with favorite Christmas characters, and meaningful gift giving. Please enjoy this week’s newsletter. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on a link to […]
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! You know that at Book Bums we love words. This week in the newsletter we are thinking about growing our vocabularies in lots of fun ways. As we enjoy these beautiful spring days, we also share two poems for the season and celebrate the beauty around us. Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]
Hello Book Bums families! April is National Poetry Month. As we did last year, we’ll be sharing a poem each week to celebrate and inspire you. We begin with a favorite from Mary Oliver. Also this week in the newsletter, Dr. Christy shares some fun-filled activities for little ones learning their letters and gets excited […]