More biographies! Love learning about all the fascinating people who have lived and currently live! Describes Tubman’s spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman would make nineteen subsequent trips back south, never being caught,… Continue reading Information Picture Books Pt 12
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Information Picture Books Pt 11
Enjoy more picture book biographies! I love it when there is a new tidbit of truth I never realized, in these short pages. Plus, I enjoy poring over the illustrations. Such talent! Inspired by the story of Mae Johnson, the first African American woman in space. When little Mae was a child, she dreamed of… Continue reading Information Picture Books Pt 11
My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 12
This is a very special edition of Christmas picture books in July. Three books, all with special music meaning! Take a look at the corresponding music, if you’re a musician! These are pieces worth learning. Five illustrated spirituals dealing with the birth of Christ on the first Christmas morning. My Lord, what a morning! —… Continue reading My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 12
My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 11
It’s more Christmas in July! Illustrated text of the well-known carol is accompanied by a brief history of the real Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia. Publisher look inside Good King Wenceslas A Cappella with soprano and baritone soli. Composed by English Carol. Arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw. Choral. A Cappella, Christmas, Classical. Octavo. 12… Continue reading My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt 11
Information Picture Books Pt 10
More picture book biographies in this edition. Learn more about someone you’re unfamiliar with, or learn something new! Check them out! Looks at the life of Major League Baseball and New York Yankee legend Lawrence “Yogi” Berra, describing how his differences challenged his baseball prospects and helped motivate him to prove his abilities as a… Continue reading Information Picture Books Pt 10
My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt. 10
Christmas in July??? Why not? It’s never a bad time to celebrate the birth of the Savior! These picture books are wonderful additions to the literature. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory—from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels—as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in… Continue reading My Favorite Things… Picture Books Pt. 10
