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! 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! 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! 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! Happy autumn! We hope you are staying healthy and enjoying the change of seasons. This week in the newsletter we are celebrating the coming of fall with book recommendations, science experiments, poetry, and snacks! Dr. Christy also shares tips for spelling and better understanding the sounds in words. Read on and […]
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! 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! As summer break begins, I can’t resist sharing the poem “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson. How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over […]
Hello Book Bums families! Summer is almost here, and we are turning our attention to some wonderful ways to spend the summer days. Of course that includes reading, so we’re recommending some compelling historical fiction to add to your family’s reading pile. We also share the scoop on Book Bums’ summer workshops and some volunteer […]