May your joys be as deep as the oceans Your troubles as light as its foam And may you find Sweet peace of mind wherever you roam Irish Blessing
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books on wheels
Who remembers the Book Mobile? Are there any still around today? I remember I couldn’t wait for the book mobile to come to my elementary school. It was like the ice cream truck for readers! Oh my Gosh how I loved getting books from the book mobile. Maybe it was the fun of buying a… Continue reading books on wheels
Is there a doctor in the house?
It’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday today! A day for children to celebrate reading! How many times have we read The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham?. As both a child and again as a teacher I can easily say I’ve read them one hundred times at least. Theodore Geisel, who began his life… Continue reading Is there a doctor in the house?
My love for reading BLUMEs!
So I happened to read that this month is author Judy Blume’s birthday! Every girl I knew in the late 70s and early eighties was reading her books. I mean come on, Are you there God? It’s me Margaret what girl my age did not read that one?? Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing? Super Fudge?… Continue reading My love for reading BLUMEs!
A wise man once said…
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” ~Abraham Lincoln Happy Presidents’ Day. Be good, do good and make a difference.
Celebrating MLK Day
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. -Martin Luther King Jr.
A classic birthday
A cuddly little bear all stuffed with fluff and his friend Christopher Robin have become a household name and these timeless treasures are read by millions. A A Milne brought to life classic tales of the adventures of a boys best friends who became our friends every time we turned the pages. Through these books… Continue reading A classic birthday
Happy New Year!
It’s a new year which means we get another 365 days to fill our lives with love, laughter, hope and maybe even a little bit of risk taking. We can do this! It is time to dust off that dream we have had on the shelf and give it a try. This could be the… Continue reading Happy New Year!
It’s simple…
A child who reads will be an adult who thinks
One of life’s many lessons..
When you get, give. When you learn, teach. -Maya Angelou
JJ BRETT 