Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are staying warm in the snowy, frigid weather we’ve been having. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about audio book experiences, noticing allusions in reading and conversation, and sharing some MLK day news. We begin, though, with a poem appropriate for the wintertime. Blizzard by Linda Pastan […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome to 2025! For many people, the new year is a season of fresh starts, so in this week’s newsletter we have book recommendations to build confidence, ideas for encouraging your kids by thinking out loud, and a whole list of ways to build reading time into your family. There’s also […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about words. You’ll find gratitude and perseverance in our book recommendation. We share variety and focus in our tips for families and teachers. And in the holiday spirit we have song lyrics, puns, and more. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Does your family enjoy punny jokes? Here are some Christmas themed-jokes to try out: How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing – it was on the house! What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes! What does a gingerbread man use when he breaks his leg? A candy cane! […]
Hello Book Bums families! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the arrival of December and some frosty weather, we are getting in the holiday spirit at Book Bums. This week in the newsletter we share favorite holiday traditions, opportunities to give back to your community, festive breakfast ideas, and a gift giving […]
Hello Book Bums families! In this week’s newsletter we are sharing some Thanksgiving favorites – book recommendations, game and contest ideas, crafty turkeys, and more. We wish you a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Pause for Poetry Thanksgiving by Edgar Albert Guest Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice, An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with […]
Hello Book Bums families! Did you know? November’s flower is the chrysanthemum. November 19 is Play Monopoly Day. November is the final month of the year with thirty days. The month of November is never mentioned in the work of Shakespeare, one of only three months the Bard never mentions. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Though we are all for staying in your lane, we simply must be practical, here. If you’re reading this newsletter on Friday, November 8, you should know that we have twenty days until Thanksgiving and forty-six days until Christmas Eve. Holy smokes! If you’re doing any hosting for either of these events—or […]
Hello Book Bums families! November has arrived, and this week in the newsletter we have several book recommendations for the month. Dr. Christy also shares lessons on the letter e and the growth of a writer. As this month of gratitude begins, we are grateful for all of you who are part of the Book […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy October! All this month in the newsletter we’ll be sharing ideas related to tricks and treats. This week we have a treat idea along with a book recommendation, family-friendly riddles, and the insights and tips about language and reading you count on Book Bums to provide. Happy reading! Bookbums.com is […]