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The Warren & The World Vol 12, Issue 6

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Well, friends, it has begun: my first “oh, goodness, I missed preparing The Warren & the World last week” moment hit me about 10 hours ago. It’s not that I don’t want to come hang out with you, it’s more that I get busy sometimes and forget. But my forgetfulness means a double-dose of Story Warren content this week, and nobody can say that’s not a great reward.

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Saint Valentine the Kindhearted, Saint Patrick the Forgiver, Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver by Ned Bustard

Ned Bustard’s picture books about these saints are a whimsical way to learn and celebrate holidays.

  • Three godly men from the church history are worthy of remembering for their character and service to Christ.
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Book Birthdays! Bookish Road Trips for Kids

Marilyn Robbins suggest book-experience road trips as family adventures or even birthday treats.

  • The holidays are over, decorations are stored away, and we suddenly discover winter has settled in and has a strong grip on us. What is there to look truly forward to in the next several weeks? Book travel! I love planning book travel! Make your next vacation a bookish road trip for kids with exciting literacy travel destinations.
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Why You Should Teach Your Kids about Money and Generosity

Generosity is a biblical mindset, but it’s not one that comes naturally to us. 

  • In a world where “money talk” can sometimes sound like a foreign language, it’s crucial to equip our kids with the ABCs of financial wisdom from an early age. Why, you ask? Well, not just to make them money magicians but to instill in them values that go beyond the green bills. It’s about teaching them to navigate the currency of compassion, the treasure of gratitude, and the richness of generosity.
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The Banderpod

I’m going to be a little self-promotional here and introduce The Banderpod, a new podcast from Bandersnatch Books. We’ve had so much fun interviewing authors and talking about books, and there’s more to come—a few more episodes in this season and more seasons planned! You can listen to our first episode at the link below or find us wherever you listen to podcasts.

  • Carolyn Clare Givens, Rachel S. Donahue, and Annie Beth Donahue tell the story of Bandersnatch Books and introduce the Banderpod to our audience. Spread the word, and don’t miss our upcoming interviews!
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Around the Warren

What We Always Do: The Value of Family Traditions

Rebecca Levake discusses the importance of family traditions.

  • I came across something I wrote five years ago on Valentine’s Day that included this gem of a conversation between then seven-year-old Bridger and five-year-old Landon:
    “Is God married?”  Bridger wondered with a giggle.
    He considered this a very funny and bold kind of question.  But it didn’t faze his brother. Landon leaned back, put his hands behind his head and without missing a beat offered up his assessment of the situation.
    “God’s not married. He’s too old.  He waited too long.”
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A Winter Book Basket

Kelly Keller furnishes a winter book basket for us.

  • This month, since many of you are sticking closer to home in the wintry weather, I thought I’d give you some titles that will help you enjoy home! These books explore the joy of home comforts.
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Twenty-One Books for Black History Month

A.C.S. Bird recommends 21 books to start reading this month (and then keep reading all year long, ’cause they’re great).

  • Researching the collection that follows has renewed my awareness of the inescapable, tragic history of slavery in America. Conceiving of our country as it might have been apart from the scourge of slavery is enticing; possibly even redemptive, if the exercise edges us toward that vision. But deepening our knowledge of the actual past holds even more potential for understanding the present and thus moving toward a better future.
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Michael Morpugo’s “The Puffin Keeper”

Laura Peterson recommends a new artist for us to watch for and one of the books he’s illustrated.

  • Your friendly neighborhood children’s librarian here, stopping by with a recommendation that caught my eye a few weeks ago. I love finding new writers and artists to add to my mental folder of “folks whose work I love and will keep an eye out for,” so I was very pleased to discover illustrator Benji Davies and his beautiful work in this illustrated chapter book. 
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Something to Do with Your Kids

If you’re looking for a great way to share some love with friends, try creating and giving away these friendship bracelets!

Something to Watch

Want to know more about NYC’s wacky geography? We’ve got you covered.

Thanks for reading. We’re on your side. 

–The Story Warren Team

Carolyn Clare Givens
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