Tag: my favorite things

International Dot Day — The Dot by Peter Reynolds

Sept 15 International Dot Day International Dot Day was inspired by the book by Peter Reynolds, aptly titled, The Dot. In this fantastic picture book, excellent for reading to groups of all ages, Vashti does not believe she can draw. Her teacher encourages her to draw a dot. And SIGN IT. By signing the dot,… Continue reading International Dot Day — The Dot by Peter Reynolds

My Favorite Picture Poetry Books NINE

Origami and Haiku: Inspired by Japanese Artwork This stunning book features three beautiful Japanese art forms in one. For each animal or object, children will be able to read the haiku, enjoy a corresponding work from the British Museum collection, and then make the origami figure! With clear, simple directions for thirteen animals or objects… Continue reading My Favorite Picture Poetry Books NINE

The Little Red Hen — Traditional Tales — TWO

The Little Red Hen Board Book (Byron Barton) A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks—all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends. Young readers will laugh and learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale! This board book features sturdy pages and is just… Continue reading The Little Red Hen — Traditional Tales — TWO

BYU Book Creators — Celebrate with Liesl Shurtliff

There are so many BYU alumni who are talented writers–poets, novelists, authors of short stories, picture books, and non-fiction. Then we have the alumni who are fantastic illustrators. Learn more about each in these posts, and find their books for purchase! Time Castaways 1: The Mona Lisa Key Amazon.com Time Castaways #1: The Mona Lisa… Continue reading BYU Book Creators — Celebrate with Liesl Shurtliff

World Candle Month — Celebrate with The Music Stand

SEPTEMBER World Candle Month Candles were once absolutely necessary for light and warmth. Now they can be used additionally for calm and relaxation. The atmosphere the scents and visuals can create are definitely worth investigating. World Candle Month, celebrated in September, looks at all the ways you can incorporate candles into your daily life. According… Continue reading World Candle Month — Celebrate with The Music Stand