I Must Have Bobo! Review by Jessica of Vegbooks.org Poor Willy! He loves his stuffed monkey Bobo. But so does Earl, his mischievous cat. The simple and silly plot of I Must Have Bobo revolves around Earl sneaking off with Bobo and Willy retrieving him. Just when you think they’ve resolved the problem – all cuddled together in a pile on an armchair – the last page features Earl slinking off with Bobo yet again....
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Guest Post By: Paul Thompson PSAT. SAT. PLAN. ACT. It’s like somebody dropped a box of Scrabble, only the resulting mess determines what colleges you’ll get into. It might feel like you’ve already taken every single permutation of The Standardized Test that life has to offer, but understanding the differences between the SAT and ACT might actually give you the chance to showcase your strengths (and get a big, shiny score). Let’s start with the basics. The...
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City Dog, Country Frog By: Mo Willems & Jon J. Muth City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems and Jon J. Muth is a summer read as sweet and pleasant as a field of wildflowers. Young children ages three to seven will love this story of friendship between a dog and a frog. The book is a perfect read aloud for the classroom or for parents to read at home. The illustrations are so fresh...
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Guest Post by: Dawn Little Links to Literacy It has been said that the most critical years of a child’s life is the first five. This is the time when one does the most growing; physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you think about it, the foundation is set in these first five years. And parents are the child’s first teacher. It’s a daunting task, but with a few simple tips, I believe parents are up...
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It’s that time of year when many of us are starting to plan our summer vacations. Families with children need to make special preparations to be sure everyone has a stress-free fun-filled time. Here are a few tips for a successful journey. 1. If your child has a favorite comfort toy (stuffed animal, blanket, etc.), pack it. Even if it takes up precious room when packing, the entire family will get a better night’s sleep...
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