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Newsletter – Alliteration – March 11, 2022

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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 […]

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Newsletter – Enhance – March 4, 2022

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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 […]

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Newsletter – Inspire – February 18, 2022

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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 […]

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Newsletter – Spectacle – February 11, 2022

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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 […]

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Newsletter – Excursion – January 21, 2022

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Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is all about vocabulary! We have filled it with ideas for learning, practicing, and reinforcing new words. Please don’t be overwhelmed by all the options; be creative, and do what works for your family. “The limits of language mean the limits of my world.” – philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein […]

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Newsletter – Linger – January 14, 2022

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Hello Book Bums families! We hope you and your families are well and adjusting to being back in school after winter break.  In the newsletter today we offer some ideas for handling standardized testing and improving kids’ handwriting. And, as always, we include some fun with books and language.  Enjoy! “Books are the plane, and […]

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Newsletter – Benefits of Reading – January 7, 2022

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Hello Book Bums families! Hello Book Bums families! Remember, as you’re thinking about fitness and health for the new year that relaxing with a good book is beneficial, too! Benefits of Reading: • Strengthens brain with mental stimulation • Increases empathy and expands worldview • Boosts communication skills • Improves vocabulary • Improves memory • […]

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Newsletter – Eloquent – December 31, 2021

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Hello Book Bums families! The new year is often a time for resolutions and new beginnings. If your plans for 2022 include books and reading we are here to accompany you with book recommendations and great ideas for you and the young readers in your life. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]