Hello Book Bums families! At Book Bums, we’re all abuzz for summer! Our newsletter this week is full of resources and ideas to get you buzzing too. You’ll find non-fiction book recommendations, scientific crafts, a clever letter to a bee, and lots of ideas for having fun and learning outside. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]
Hello Book Bums families! You know that at Book Bums we love words. This week in the newsletter we are thinking about growing our vocabularies in lots of fun ways. As we enjoy these beautiful spring days, we also share two poems for the season and celebrate the beauty around us. Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]
Hello Book Bums families! April is National Poetry Month. As we did last year, we’ll be sharing a poem each week to celebrate and inspire you. We begin with a favorite from Mary Oliver. Also this week in the newsletter, Dr. Christy shares some fun-filled activities for little ones learning their letters and gets excited […]
Hello Book Bums families! Watch out! Tomorrow, April 1, 2023, is April Fools’ Day, and you don’t want to be deceived. Did you know that, according to history.com, Taco Bell once announced that they had purchased Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and intended to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell? Burger King once advertised a “Left-Handed Whopper,” […]
Hello Book Bums families! Has your month been flying by? Do you ever wish to turn back the hands of time? Maybe you feel like you’re trying to beat the clock. Do you agree that the days are slow, but the years are fast? It’s high time we told you that this week’s newsletter is […]
Hello Book Bums families! March certainly seems to be coming in like a lamb rather than a lion, and we hope you are enjoying the springy weather. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares a fabulous, recent, audio book experience as well as some recipes. We’re also digging into laughter and grammar that makes […]
Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a great storyteller in your family? Is there someone who always has a tale of family history to share at holiday gatherings? Today we are thinking about those storytellers and the tales that are passed down in families and cultures. From “Once upon a time” to “happily ever […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we begin with a national holiday and make our way through American history, Venn Diagrams, and apostrophes. Curious how we did it? Read on to see how it all works together. Enjoy as well our regular fun features like Literary Calendar and Wordology Workshop. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is here to get you ready for Valentine’s Day. We’re offering games, poetry, learning activities, history, and book ideas! However you celebrate the day, we hope it’s a good one for you and those you love. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about royalty. Dr. Christy shares a royal book recommendation and then takes us into the writer’s craft in its pages. We also explore regal word roots and why queen starts with qu. Here’s a game to try. Choose your favorite royal word – princess, […]