Hello Book Bums families! If your family celebrates Easter, we wish you a very happy one this weekend! We may have April showers lately, but we are starting to think about summer. In the newsletter this week we share great resources for hosting book clubs and other book-themed gatherings with your kids. Studies show that […]
Hello Book Bums families! There are all kinds of books in libraries and bookstores. While it’s great to know what you like to read, challenge yourself to explore a new section or author. This week in the newsletter we are thinking about fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and enjoying being readers and writers. Bookbums.com is an […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy April! No fooling, our newsletter this week is full of poetry, patriotism, and song. Everything is connected as we think about how we understand the words we read and what they mean as well as where our national anthem comes from and what it means. Keep reading for some inspiration […]
Hello Book Bums families! We are all about words this week – choosing them wisely, learning new ones, knowing how to spell the words we know, and recognizing words in other languages. We hope the words in our newsletter add some fun and enrichment to your day. “Words are, in my not so humble opinion, […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we are thinking about spring. Warmer weather is a great time for new experiences and new books! Whatever you like to read, think about taking your reading outside to a porch, a picnic, or a park. “Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we are thinking about writing as well as reading, and we’re sharing activities to get you and your children putting pencil to paper. Kids who read and talk about books may naturally want to try creating their own. “A great novel, rather than discouraging me, simply makes me want […]
Hello Book Bums families! Book Bums has a new phone number! We were having many difficulties with our previous provider and, as a result, we had to change our number. We know it’s inconvenient, and we apologize for that. For us, it was worth the inconvenience in order to move to another business who will […]
Hello Book Bums families! While reading may be something we do on our own, thinking and talking about the stories and ideas in books is something we do together. Whether it’s in a classroom, a book club, over a cup of coffee, or around your dinner table, the discussion about a book can be the […]
Hello Book Bums families! We believe inspiration can come from anywhere, even the calendar. Today we’re getting inspired by dates and the number two. We have games, books, videos, and lots of ideas for engaging your young learner. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click […]
Hello Book Bums families! What a week we are having here in Cincinnati, from the Bengals’ victory to an icy snow day! In this installment of our newsletter we encourage you to take inspiration from life to keep your young readers and yourself curious and learning. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]