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Favorite Books for the Holiday Season

by Naomi

December 11, 2008

Here is a list of the last of all-time FAVORITE holiday books in the Hattaway house ... we read them often and love every word! A good indication of a favorite book in this home? Those books that we don't need to be paraphrased by Mommy and Daddy. (You know, when you read a story and cut out unnecessary sentences to shorten the book?) Santa Calls , William Joyce A Creature Was Stirring ,  Read more...

Cleveland Rocks ... and so do these books!

by Naomi

November 25, 2008

Did you know that there are some GREAT books all about our area? Ok, maybe NOT just for the Cleveland area, but some neat Ohio-related reads ...you and your kids will love them. Coming soon, I will also highlight local authors/illustrators .. but for now .. some great books that you MUST introduce your kiddos to! B is for Buckeye , by Marcia Schonberg (an Ohio alphabet) Ohio State Shapes , by  Read more...

Savvy book reviews - November

by Naomi

November 24, 2008

How much is a million? We have had this book for quite awhile and love introducing it to each child as they reach the right age bracket. It's a perfect breakfast book as you can talk about the different scenarios and math equations ... then think on them the rest of the day! Doodles ABSOLUTELY ... ONE of our FAVORITES! Talk about inspiring creativity and the art of freeing your mind!  Read more...

Favorites that get us gigglin'

by Naomi

November 18, 2008

We love to read books ... in the morning ... at bedtime ... at the dinner table ... and anytime in between. Right now, our favorite FUNNY author happens to be Lisa Wheeler . Dino-Hockey tells the story of a hockey team of dinosaurs ... and I promise you won't stop gigglin' until the end of the book! Farmer Dale's is the too cute story of a farmer "in a rut" and the animal hitchhikers who  Read more...

Story Telling you DON'T want to miss!

by Naomi

November 11, 2008

Who doesn't like to find a great storytime? Even better when it's been tried and it's true! I polled some folks from around town ... and offer you the following "best of" list for local storytimes, storyteller hours and such. Take a look .... investigate a bit ... and enjoy! * * Cuyahoga County Library system. Use their Event Finder to locate a storytime near you. (some favorite locations?  Read more...

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