Tweet Most times we leave our homes, we encounter plants of some kind. Flowers, shrubs, and trees are present even in urban environments. But few of us think about how these plants grow and attract pollinators and reproduce in a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Nonfiction
Tweet Intro to guest post: My two daughters found very different approaches to a love of reading when they were young. One loved fiction, mostly fantasy and historical, particularly if it made her laugh. The other gravitated to nonfiction. Stories … Continue reading
Tweet As a Filipina American girl, Nina Mata did not know much about Asian American women who stood out for their actions. As an author and illustrator, she has set out to provide such a guide for her daughter and … Continue reading
Tweet Sometimes all you need to create art is a little bit of inspiration and some straightforward instruction on getting started. That’s what budding artists and their parents will find in How To Be A Super Awesome Artist: 20 Art … Continue reading
Tweet Hello Trees: A Little Guide to Nature by Nina Chakrabarti is a great little book for children about something we see every day but probably don’t give much thought to. This small-format pocket guide is handy enough to take … Continue reading
Tweet Mensch is a Yiddish word that refers to someone who has integrity, and whom others consider to be good, possibly a role model. Authors Rachelle Burk and Alana Barouch, a mother-daughter team, have highlighted several Jewish women through history … Continue reading
Tweet Draw This! Art Activities to Unlock the Imagination by artist Marion Deuchars, is a small book designed to help budding artists tap into their creativity and make some art. Known for her Let’s Make Some Great Art series, Deuchars … Continue reading
Tweet Most kids, and lots of adults too, like digging. There’s something about putting a shovel or a trowel into the mud or a sandbox or a garden bed and seeing what’s beneath the surface. And what about the people … Continue reading
