This was a week full of meetings for me—and despite the fact that we’ve had beautiful weather which would have been nice to be outdoors in, we’re also at the height of pollen season, so even for those of us without major allergies, being outdoors is an itchy prospect. Instead, I’ve placed myself in view of the window each time, and made the best of it.

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How to Survive on the Moon by Joalda Morancy

Janie at Redeemed Reader reviews a picture book which asks: what’s next on the moon?

• So we got to the moon. The logical next step assumed by this picture book is a permanent moon colony. What if you signed up to join the space pioneers? Kids welcome—a true colony needs all ages. 
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When Your World Burns Down & How to Answer the Question of Pain and Suffering

Ann Voskamp tells the story of her son is facing the pain of losing everything.

• here are love stories that survive fire, and rise straight up from the ashes.   
  This is a Love Story that begins more than 2 decades ago with a bundle of a baby boy …. our third son, named Levi, because the Farmer dared to believe it was a word from the Almighty: “And Levi got up, left everything and followed Him,” (Luke 5:28), and the Farmer said that’s exactly the kind of man that we pray our boy will be. 
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Are You Binding the Wound or Aggravating It?

Tim Challies reminds us to be gentle in our care for others.

• One of the privileges we have as Christians is the privilege of caring for one another—of blessing one another in our difficulties and comforting one another in our sorrows. In such “one another” ministry we represent God and extend love and mercy on his behalf. This is a precious and sacred ministry that falls to every believer.
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*Painting Wonder by Katie Wray Schon

Betsy at Redeemed Reader shares a starred review of a picture book for lovers of the art in Lewis and Tolkien’s work.

• Painting Wonder, an outstanding example of a picture book biography, is a sure winner for all Narnia and Tolkien fans.
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On Teaching Fairy Stories: A Review

Aimee Davis shares an excellent resource.

• Growing up, I have distinct memories of always having a book with me. I can remember waiting with my parents at restaurants and having my nose in a book the whole time. In fifth grade, I will never forget being called into the hall by a teacher for reading “secretly” at my desk while she was teaching. While I have spent nearly all my life surrounded by books, I feel very inept when discussing and teaching them, particularly fairy stories.
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A Pocketful of Wonder: A New Adventure Guide for Families

Sarah Dixon Young shares a guide for your family’s adventures.

• Second grade science has not been very methodical at my house.
  Everyday, I hand my son a notebook and tell him to go observe something, draw it, and come talk to me about it. No matter the season, he heads out the door, pencil in hand, compact microscope in pocket, and looks for something amazing.
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Something to Do with Your Kids

These are really cool art projects which are inspired by the work of famous artists! Consider adding them to your exploration of art!

Something to Watch

Which planet is the mostest closest to Earth? You might be surprised.

Thanks for reading. We’re on your side. 

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Carolyn Clare Givens

Carolyn Clare Givens is a displaced Northerner exploring the foreign ways of the South. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her literary cat, Lord Peter Wimsey. She's the author of The King's Messenger and Rosefire and in her free time helps run Bandersnatch Books.

You can find her at carolyncgivens.com or on Facebook or Instagram at @carolyncgivens.

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