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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS: This charming 2022 picture book calender follows the adventures of Pig and Mouse as they meet for the fist time and share a wonder-filled day on a nature treasure hunt. BONUS: Each month features fun nature activities for you and your littles to have your own adventures. Purchase by November […]

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Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. Picture books are valuable resources for engaging readers of all ages, at home and in the classroom. They can help students develop their close reading skills, as every word is carefully chosen. Pictures and words work together to […]

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Heart is what enables children to learn and practice empathy and kindness. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), the following books have been specially selected for their “heart moments”. Support these authors by checking out their beautiful picture books. Available here: https://bookshop.org/…/picture-books-...… #ChildrensBookWeek #booksforkids #kidsread #picturebooks

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Even though it’s barely March and still fairly cold outside, flowers are poking their heads out, spring birds are showing up, and I, for one, am ready to get outside! Since it’s too early to garden outdoors yet, I have a cure for combating spring fever. Following are a few suggestions to bring a little […]

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Some countries have a beautiful tradition of encouraging kindness to birds during the holidays. Listen as John and Brian from WBU explore different traditions from around the world that showcase our backyard friends.

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If you have littles you are shopping for this holiday season, consider the gift of books and support an author.  amazon.com/author/kellylenihan

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My children’s picture book, Adventures of Pig and Mouse: An Unusual Friendship, is now available as a 2021 calendar. Dates throughout the year provide plenty of ideas for fun in nature! Pig and Mouse like to treasure hunt and your children will discover activities throughout the year involving the environment, plants and animals, arts and...

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I am honored to be part of the creative team for ‘Choice: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently‘. This small book is packed with thought-provoking reflections inviting the reader to explore choices and philosophical perspectives that go beyond right and wrong and into the realm of interdependent relationship. […]

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I am honored to be part of the creative team for ‘Choice: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently‘. This small book is packed with thought-provoking reflections inviting the reader to explore choices and philosophical perspectives that go beyond right and wrong and into the realm of interdependent relationship....

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Sheltering-in-place has forced me to slow down, relax, and better enjoy my home environment. Given the choice, I can clean out the clutter (ugh), or spend time in my yard planting native plants for the birds and flowers for the hummingbirds and me (yea)! Guess what choice I made? Bonus: I’ve made lot’s of birdie...

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