Category: Books

The loveliest thing happened the other day! A wonderful author from England contacted me in order to send our Oliver her book. I was so humbled and grateful for her generosity, and giddy with anticipation at seeing the book. And so, when it arrived in the mail, I was grinning from ear to ear as … Continue reading “Reading…”

“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013.” Linking to Jodi a bit late this week. Playing catch-up after my days out of town threw off our portrait schedule! Also, Emil is missing from this week’s entry because he has been so under the weather. I’m sure he will be back … Continue reading “14/52”

Wanted to share some spring/garden-inspired books for kids… though we are nowhere close to starting our garden, it’s good to dream, right? Eddie’s Garden and How to Make Things Grow, by Sarah Garland: A very cute book about a little boy, his little sister, and their “mum” as they choose seeds, plant, and look after … Continue reading “Reading…”

When I was a kid, I was lucky enough to live right across the street from our neighborhood’s public library. It was an incredibly small and cozy place where my brother and I spent hour upon hour after school. I have very fond memories of sitting cross-legged in a random aisle, absorbed in books, unable … Continue reading “Favorite Places: U City Public Library”

A few of you have asked for some good book recommendations for kids, and since we do a whole lot of reading around here, especially during the winter months, I thought I would share a few of our current favorites. Baby Books: Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann Tubby by Leslie Patricelli Dear Zoo (which we don’t own … Continue reading “Favorite Books for Kids”