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8 Picture Books to Enjoy in the Summer Sun

June 19, 2012June 3, 2014 Candace

Last year we shared five of our favorite picture books about summer and here are three more summer children’s books to add to our

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Live Chat with Jessie Hartland, author of Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child.

June 4, 2012 Candace

I hope you will join the Random House Children’s Books Read and Play Community tonight (June 4, 9pm EST) for a Live Chat with Jessie

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Books, Videos, and Websites About Vikings for Elementary Kids

March 28, 2012March 23, 2012 Candace

It’s a Viking raid here on Naturally Educational! My friend, Athena, is always exploring the most exciting topics with her three kids. Last year they

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14 Children’s Books to Welcome Spring

March 20, 2012March 17, 2014 Candace

Today is the first official day of spring. On the vernal equinox, the tilt of the Earth is neither towards, nor away, from the sun.

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5 Picture Books About Rainbows

March 12, 2012March 12, 2012 Candace

Who doesn’t love a rainbow? They are colorful, magical, and full of hope! Rainbows are a bridge into other times and cultures, science, color theory,

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Picture Books about Maple Sugaring and Syrup

March 10, 2012February 18, 2014 Candace

If you live in the northern latitudes, I hope you have had an opportunity to go maple sugaring. If you are too far south, try

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A Hat for the Cat

February 29, 2012February 28, 2012 Candace

We made a Cat in the Hat craft last year and wanted to try a new approach this year. With Dr. Seuss’s birthday approaching, it

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15 Children’s Picture Books to Welcome the Winter

January 20, 2012 Candace

Here are some of our favorite children’s picture books about winter. I’ll have a separate posts with books specifically about snow and snowflakes and arctic

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6 Picture Books for Chanukah

December 21, 2011 Candace

Last night our Jewish friends began their celebration of the miracle of Chanukah. Although my husband and I are not Jewish, most of my family

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Native American Indian Medicine Bag for Kids

November 15, 2011November 15, 2011 Candace

My daughter noticed the medicine bags when we were looking at pictures online of traditional Native American dress. So, we decided to make a simple

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