Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a favorite author of children’s books? Kate DiCamillo is a favorite of ours. Today in the newsletter, Dr. Christy reflects on DiCamillo’s writing and what she values in it. We also share a simple strategy for helping your kids (and yourself) build memory muscles. Read on and enjoy! […]
Hello Book Bums families! If you’re part of the Book Bums family, you are likely already a reader and know the importance of books and language. Even so, I am often amazed at what studies show about the power of reading. Check out the benefits illustrated in this chart. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
Hello Book Bums Families! This week in the newsletter we share a book about a beloved childhood character, Winnie-the Pooh. There’s more to his story than you may know. We also think about building libraries of words, English language quirks, and springing forward. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means […]
Hello Book Bums families! I recently listened to a podcast episode where the hosts focused on books they were embarrassed not to have read yet. But did you know that hundreds of thousands of books are published each year? (Millions, if you include self-published works.) Since there’s no way we can read it all, enjoy […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re sharing ideas for learning from the world around us, from pennies to street signs. You’ll learn about bossy r’s, word roots, and how to make a paper football for the big game. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome February. Here are some fun facts about this month: February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language. The name comes from a Latin word meaning purification. Historically, February is the snowiest month in the United States. The odds of being born on February 29th are about […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are staying warm and safe during this very cold stretch. This week in the newsletter we’re turning our attention to the sweet business of maple syrup. We have book recommendations, poetry, and some modern technology to help with an age old practice. We love to hear from you! […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about bookshelves and reading lists and what our books say about us. Imagine if our books could really talk about us when we’re not around (like a book version of Toy Story)! Would your books praise you for taking them on adventures to […]
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! 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 […]