Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? They're typically among my favorite characters in stories. 😉~ F
Not what they seem by mystical lore; rustling feathers silently soar. Gold eyes open at night fall, echoing out those who call. You may get a note that tells of magic or a strange omen that's possibly tragic. Minerva knows this calling sign, it's woven into story time.
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!
I gave you a clue!
Monday, September 24, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
Margo's Musings: Everyone's an Inventor!
Margo and I love picking out books from our local library. Today we discovered a beautiful board book and it has only been out a few weeks. What a treat! Little Heroes: Inventors Who
Changed the World by Heidi Poelman is a book that families and schools
should definitely add to their collections. I can already tell we’ll be reading
it over and over again.
This is the inspiring book about a wide assortment of inventors and how they made their mark on the world. Some of the people featured were men and others were women. They lived in different places and times throughout history. I learned a lot while reading about some of the most important contributions each person made to society. I knew about some of the inventors, like Marie Curie, and the Wright Brother. But others like, Cai Lun were new to me. I had no idea he invented the first piece of paper! Lots of interesting tidbits about inventors including: Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Mary Sherman Morgan, and Cai Lun.
Little Heroes: Inventors Who Changed the World is a wonderful book for people who like to learn about history in an interesting way. It's a book that will inspire. I bet you will learn something new too!
Happy reading! ~ F
This is the inspiring book about a wide assortment of inventors and how they made their mark on the world. Some of the people featured were men and others were women. They lived in different places and times throughout history. I learned a lot while reading about some of the most important contributions each person made to society. I knew about some of the inventors, like Marie Curie, and the Wright Brother. But others like, Cai Lun were new to me. I had no idea he invented the first piece of paper! Lots of interesting tidbits about inventors including: Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Mary Sherman Morgan, and Cai Lun.
The book is written in a
way that's easy for young children to understand, but the facts and
information can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Margo loved the pictures.
They're so bright and bold they pull the reader in. I especially liked
how the artist, Kyle Kershner, drew the faces.
Reading this story made
me happy that these wise men and women were able to ask questions and they
didn’t give up on their passions. I think Margo wants to be a scientist now- or
at least she does this week. She keeps taking my magnifying glass and looking
at everything. Her curiosity is awesome! Who knows what she’ll discover.
Little Heroes: Inventors Who Changed the World is a wonderful book for people who like to learn about history in an interesting way. It's a book that will inspire. I bet you will learn something new too!
Happy reading! ~ F
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Spark an Idea!
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week we're all inventors. Tune in Friday to find out which children's picture book Margo pulled off the shelf! 😉 ~ F
An idea planted in a head churns and whirls on what it's fed. Hands connected by heart and brain work to forge an unknown name. Soon enough there will be something new for all to see. Creation sparks matter in mind; we're all the answer of some kind.
What am I referring to? Answer: Inventors!
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Monday, September 17, 2018
Fairday's Riddle: Anything's Possible!
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? It's a great feeling when something works! 😉 ~ F
An idea planted in a head churns and whirls on what it's fed. Hands connected by heart and brain work to forge an unknown name. Soon enough there will be something new for all to see. Creation sparks matter in mind; we're all the answer of some kind.
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
An idea planted in a head churns and whirls on what it's fed. Hands connected by heart and brain work to forge an unknown name. Soon enough there will be something new for all to see. Creation sparks matter in mind; we're all the answer of some kind.
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Friday, September 14, 2018
Nine, Ten: A September 11th Story
Will, Sergio, Aimee,
and Naheed live in different parts of the United States, but their lives
intersect at an airport on September 9th. They're all at the same airport, but each is caught up in their own worlds. Then we follow along through their
daily lives on September 9th and 10th. Learning about their struggles and the things they’re worried about makes the reader care about each character. Will lives in Pennsylvania and has spent the last year trying to live without his dad, who died in a car accident. Sergio is
angry at his absentee father, and the streets of New York City help him blend
in when he decides to ditch school. Moving to California is hard on Aimee, who
is upset that her mom is away in New York City on business and not there for
her on her first day at a new school. Naheed has just started middle school in
Ohio and, for the first time in her life, is feeling self conscious about the
head scarf she wears as part of her faith. When the events of September 11th
begin to unfold, each experiences what happens in a big way. How will their
lives be impacted?
Nine, Ten: A September 11th Story by
Nora Raleigh Baskin is a book that tells the story of September 11th
in a way that middle grade children can understand. You get to see the evens
through the eyes of the four kids, and it’s told as tastefully as possible,
while still giving the facts. I like how this book brought to light the
historical events of September 11th because anyone who is 17 or
younger has no memory of the events on that day. All of the kids seemed realistic to me and I
liked getting to know each of them. Learning about the days leading up to the
tragedy was a unique way to understand more about the events of September 11th.
I would recommend this to kids and adults from fourth grade and up. I
especially recommend it for parents and kids to read this one together and have
some important discussions. I’ve read other books by Nora Raleigh Baskin and
enjoyed them, and I look forward to reading more of her books.
Has anyone else read Nine, Ten: A September 11th Story? Or have you read another book by Nora Raleigh Baskin? We'd love to hear your thoughts.
Happy Reading!
~L
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Fall into the Season!
Twelve of us all around. I'm the one that chills the ground. Mid-way though you'll feel the nip and know you're in for a winters trip. Minds are buzzing when I call; time to leap into fall. A warm spell may sneak in, but bitter winds are bound to win.
What am I referring to? Answer: September!
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
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