Reading

Local Mom Writes “I am Flippish!” for Her Son (Giveaway)

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“I am Flippish!” by Leslie V. Ryan, and illustrated by Adolph Soliz, is part story, part game, and all learning about cultures, flags, and acceptance of who we are (no matter what we look like). “Sean’s mom usually helps out at school, but not today. Today it’s dad’s turn! But when his classmates start asking [...]

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7 Ways to Read Our Blog

Reading Fun Orange County Parks

If you’re like me, I get fixed on the easiest way to get content from my favorite blogs and websites. Just wanted to let you know your options, since a few of them are new: E-mail (NEW!) – There’s a box underneath the sponsors where you can enter your e-mail address and Feedburner will send [...]

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Outdoor Inspiration Books

Outdoor Play

If I didn’t have a parks and outdoor play blog, I’d write a book blog. I absolutely love books! I wrote about a few other choices in Mice Can Be Heroes. The following are sure to give you some outdoor inspiration. Have you ever read a Mo Willem book to your child? Mo Willem wrote [...]

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Everything Is Magical When The Little Humbugs Are Your Friends

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“When children and nature mix, something magical happens.” -Marghanita Hughes, Author & Illustrator I get goosebumps every time I hear Marghanita say those words. Her voice gets wispy when she says “magical” and you know Marghanita can see her Little Humbug characters flitting around the woods playing and doing their good deeds. Jasmine is leader [...]

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Mice Can Be Heroes

Leo Lionni

Leo Lionni and Arnold Lobel books prove that mice are smart. At least, that’s what you’ll think after you read these two favorites to your kids. Turns out my favorite children’s books aren’t just one-hit wonders. I’m fond of many, many books by both Leo Lionni and Arnold Lobel. These author/illustrators tell real stories with [...]

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