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Hey! Let me introduce myself. I’m one of Dolly Parton’s favorite books; I’ve been around for more than 90 years. My friends call me The Little Engine […]
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March 21, 2025
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Every year March reminds me about the beauty and messiness of growth! How the little things all come together to create what we need to grow. […]
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September 27, 2024
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A couple of years ago, I read a book by Sarah Mackenzie entitled “The Read Aloud Handbook-Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids” and I […]
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May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
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We talk a lot about reading aloud! We all know how important it is. So we try. Let’s examine a few possible story times that we’ve […]
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