This book, in addition to being written by the incomparable Gary Schmidt, contains three of the things I love most in a story: a very old house, some cloudy family history, and a cemetery. No—two … Read More ...
Fostering Imagination
Carving Lesson
“This isn’t one of those boring art classes,” my ten-year-old daughter says, carving a thin pink ribbon from her block without looking up at me. “Not the kind where we […]
Resources
Author Feature: Barbara Cooney
By Kelly Keller
Let’s talk about a legend in children’s literature circles, the late Barbara Cooney. During her lifetime, Mrs. Cooney worked on over one hundred and ten children’s books. She was a […]
Warren & the World
The Warren & The World Vol 12, Issue 17
April was poetry month, but that doesn’t mean you need to stop reading poetry now that the rain has brought the flowers. I’ve been enjoying re-reading some favorites like Eliot’s Four […]
For Kids
What to Take for a Walk in the Woods
A very sensible story full of very, very, very, very, very good advice Always carry crumbs when you are wandering in the woods beside the waters – just in case […]