They went down to lunch, where Ron's mood was not improved by Hermione showing them the handful of perfect coat buttons she had produced in Transfiguration. ‘What've we got this afternoon?’ said Harry, hastily changing the subject. ‘Defence Against the Dark Arts,’ said Hermione at ...
When I was a child I was fascinated and horrified by the myth of the young woman created by Zeus, who was given special gifts by each of the gods. In addition, Zeus added the gift of curiosity to her other gifts of beauty and wisdom. Then Zeus sent Pandora to earth to be Epimetheus...
But if you’re a big fan, you should add this friendly Halloween tale to your read-aloud list. Little Boo Stephen Wunderli Little Boo is a pumpkin seed who can’t seem to scare anyone, but the wind assures him that his day will come. As the little seed changes he can’t ...
“That is likely enough. If she seemed to be senseless they would not take her life. What about this poor fellow, Hopkins? I seem to have heard some queer stories about him.” “He was a good-hearted man when he was sober, but a perfect fiend when he was drunk, or rather when he...
No Thanksgiving activities are complete without pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving Homeschool Activities You’ll Be Grateful For! Thanksgiving is a perfect time to create learning experiences that blend family and fun. These are thanksgiving homeschool activities you’ll be grateful for!
Thanksgiving Day found me with my family in the house where I grew up, preparing traditional Thanksgiving dishes with my mother. At eighty-three Mom still does the heavy lifting, so to speak: she makes the dressing, stuffs it into the turkey. She makes hernever-fail pie crust, which we...
This graphic novel shares all the drama, chaos, and love that happens in a big family. It’s perfect for kids who live in large families themselves or have wondered what it would be like. We adore this author-illustrator team—also check outAllergic—and hope they keep creating together. ...
Sweep – Most recently, we finishedSweep: A Girl and Her Monsterby Jonathan Auxier, and wow, what a wonderful book. I loved the Victorian London setting, the perfect balance of magical realism, and the delightful characters. It is a little bit hard on the emotions, with child labor and ...
Giving Thanks is the perfect, pumpkin-spiced introduction to one of literature’s most beloved pups. 33. Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey by Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynn Sweat Buy on Amazon Add to library Best for: Ages 5-8 A cheerful maid with a can-do attitude and a hilarious ...
But I digress. Mr. MacKintosh’s new book,The Frank Showis every bit as delightful and heartwarming as any classic children’s book I’ve read. With a twist of irreverence, wit and dark humor perfect for your avid young readers. The premise is this: it’s Show and Tell time at schoo...