Hello Book Bums families! This week we are getting curious about squirrels. Did you ever notice the word squirrel can be used for more than that furry gray rodent playing in the trees? As a verb, or action word, squirrel means to store up for future use – just like the animal stores nuts for […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy September! Let’s start the month with some fun facts. • September is the only month not named for a Roman god or goddess. • September is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month (9). • Flowers for September are […]
Hello Book Bums families! It’s been a hot week here in Cincinnati, so this week in the newsletter we’re slowing down a bit. Read on to find a beautiful book to inspire you and your kiddos to slow down and spot some animal tracks. Dr. Christy shares the importance of timing as kids make letter […]
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 has arrived, and we have some fun facts about this summer month: • This month is named after Augustus Caesar. • August contains some fun food holidays such as Watermelon Day, S’Mores Day, and Potato Day. • August is International Pirate Month. Arrgh! • A person born in August will […]
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! You know that here at Book Bums we love words. This week in the newsletter we are exploring words in song lyrics (especially lyrics we heard wrong), poetry, movies, and of course, books. We hope you enjoy and learn some new words along the way. “Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about how art and language interconnect to inspire us. If you’re in the Cincinnati area and looking for some art experiences this summer, consider checking out the Picasso exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum or the immersive Art Experiences. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a go-to book or movie for when you want to have a good cry? This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares some of her favorite tear-jerkers and thinks about the value of reading books with big emotions. We also get nerdy about words starting with the /w/ […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy summertime! This week in the newsletter we offer lots of ideas to get you and your kiddos outside for some summer fun. From engineering projects to a creeking scavenger hunt to city trucks, there’s something for everyone. We also share lots of titles to keep your kids reading as they […]