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Heart of the Moors by Holly Black
WICKED AND WILD “Once upon a time, there was a wicked faerie called Maleficent, named for both her malice and her magnificence. Her lips were the red of freshly spilled blood, her cheekbones as sharp as the pain of lost love. And her heart was as cold as the deepest part of the ocean.” ~ Prologue to Heart of the Moors About the Book From New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes a captivating original novel set between Disney’s Maleficent and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, in which newly-queened Aurora struggles to be the best leader to both the humans and Fair Folk under her reign; her beau, Prince Phillip, longs to get…
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Thanksgiving Books and Recipes to Share with the Kids
Image courtesy of Old Design Shop It’s almost Thanksgiving! Tis the season to be thankful! It’s always time to be thankful, of course, but I love this time of year because many people take the time to remind themselves and share with others what they are thankful for. This is a time to reconnect with my kids and discuss what we have to be thankful for. Instead of having a sit-down conversation, we share our thoughts while we’re in the kitchen baking and trying new recipes. And we read stories together. Stories that teach us about the challenges of others, the struggles of the past, and joy and…
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Nat Geo Kids ALMANAC Takes a Bite Out of “Summer Slide”
The newest edition of the Nat Geo Kids ALMANAC, packed with 10 sections of high interest topics, lets kids explore the world and keeps “summer slide” at bay. This boredom-busting book is the most popular children’s almanac on the planet, offering rich content, serious fun and interactive explorer-led challenge, and dynamic online extras. It’s the perfect summer reading selection for the back seat, camp, vacation, or downtime at home. Some Highlights include: More than 350 pages and 500+ amazing photos Updated maps, facts and reference materials Extensive digital extras at natgeokids.com/almanac NEW: Your World 2018 chapter with things to do, places to see and ways to change the world…
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Be Sure to Check Out PBS Kids Holiday Programming this Month!
The holiday season is here and PBS KIDS’ favorites are back with new holiday episodes! Starting December 1, kids can celebrate the holiday season with new and returning favorite movies and episodes from THOMAS & FRIENDS, SPLASH AND BUBBLES, READY JET GO!, and more! We love PBS KIDS’ programming and look forward to watching ODD SQUAD together. My daughter likes to play spy games and I think a lot of that has to do with ODD SQUAD! What are some of your children’s favorite PBS shows? PBS Kids New Programming THOMAS & FRIENDS Premieres December 12 “Christmas Time” Cranky Christmas: Sir Topham Hatt…
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Top 12 Children’s Books for Thanksgiving
It’s hard not to love Thanksgiving. There is so much to enjoy – family, friends, food, fall weather. Thanksgiving is a special time to share with our families and be thankful for the things we have and the moments we get to spend with one another. It’s also a crazy time as we run around preparing for the holidays. It’s important that we remember to slow down and set aside a few quiet moments to share with our kids. Reading with your little turkeys is the perfect way to show them how thankful you are to be with them. Here are 12 Thanksgiving-themed books to share with…
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READING IS FUNDAMENTAL TAKES PART IN PBS KIDS’ SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVE
SINCE 1966, RIF HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 412 MILLION BOOKS TO 40 MILLION CHILDREN NATIONWIDE, IMPROVING THEIR ABILITY TO READ, LEARN AND GROW. PBS Kids: Learning Goes Beyond the Classroom This Summer with All-New Programming, Digital Resources, Partnerships and Community Activities Available this Summer As kids spend time outside the classroom this summer, PBS KIDS will release all-new content and resources to help keep them active and encourage exploration at home and outdoors with their favorite characters. As part of its annual summer learning initiative, PBS KIDS will air all-new specials and episodes from ODD SQUAD, NATURE CAT and READY JET GO! beginning in June,…
