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! 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! A couple weeks ago we shared the idea of books being mirrors, windows, and sliding doors. Then we found this great graphic which takes the idea and gets creative. We love all these metaphors for books and the reading experience! Which is your favorite? Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is brought to you by the letter P. We’re talking about popcorn, pumpkins, and even poop! You’ll also find writing ideas and reading tools from Dr. Christy plus all our regular features. You can always reply to this email with questions and suggestions or just to tell us […]
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! There are so many ways to describe books and what they mean in our lives. We say books are like friends, like flowers, like libraries. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury describes a book as a loaded gun. One way teachers and librarians think of books is as mirrors, windows, and sliding […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is about all the things we love here at Book Bums. Dr. Christy talks us through some of the science of reading and shares her passion for equipping kids with the tools they need to succeed. We also share book recommendations for kids and adults to start discussions […]