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Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:12 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Toot and Puddle for alphabet review:
Laurie said, "If you are looking for a cute book to help familiarize your preschooler or kindergartener with the alphabet, Toot and Puddle’s ABC's by Holly Hobbie is a good choice.The sweet little pigs that populate a number... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:12 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled School stories to set the mood for fall:
Laurie said, "Try as we may to ignore it, school is quickly approaching the Seattle area. If your child is reluctant to return to school or just needs a little inspiration to get him or her in the mood, a good... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:12 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Llama Llama Mad at Mama: A great story for toddlers who have shopped until they dropped:
Laurie said, "With most schools in the Seattle area already started or beginning this week, the hustle and bustle of back to school shopping and errands can be a bit much for some kids. The young ones in particular have a hard... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:12 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled More good picture books for back to school:
Laurie said, "The adjustment back to school can be rough for some younger students. New teachers, new routines, new friends—it can all be a bit hard to adjust to.Sometimes the comfort of a familiar face can help. Here are... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:12 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Scholastic book clubs 101:
Laurie said, "Many of us remember getting the Scholastic flyers as kids and pouring over them like the Sears Wish Book, but there are a fair number of parents who haven’t experienced Scholastic. So here is a quick run down... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled AR reading system 101:
Laurie said, "School is in and kids are getting busy with the old three R’s again, but it isn’t like it was when we were kids. A lot of math programs have online components now or involve things... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Patrick's Dinosaurs:
Laurie said, "With the return of school, many children feel a rise in their anxiety levels. Sometimes this manifests itself in sleep disruptions, in bad behavior, or in clinginess. However it rears its head, it is real for the child experiencing it... ..." more
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Is Harriet the Spy a social deviant or just a mixed-up kid?:
Laurie said, "Apparently Harriet the Spy is a love it or hate it kind of book. During some research for an article on books about school, I discovered that there are more than a few Harriet haters out there.I generally don... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Leaf Man: A great book to welcome in Fall:
Laurie said, "Happy Fall! With the fabulous weather the Pacific Northwest has been having this year, fall is all the more fabulous. For one thing, we get to experience leaves that actually crunch and crackle—such a nice change from our... ..." more
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Top ten picture books for Fall:
Laurie said, "Ten great books to get you and your littlest listeners in the mood for fall. Watch for individual reviews in this column. Wild Child by Lynn Plourde and Greg Couch, see review hereScarecrow by Cynthia Rylant and... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Scarecrow: a beautiful story for fall:
Laurie said, "Scarecrow, by Cynthia Rylant, is a gentle, almost poetic read that is perfect for a crisp fall evening. The story—it really is more of a poem than a story—follows a scarecrow through the year and... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled New top ten book choices for National Book Month:
Laurie said, "Welcome to National Book Month! Fall is the perfect time to settle in with a cozy book and read on those chilly, increasingly dark evenings.Here is a new top ten, ok twelve, list of some good chapter books... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Wild Child a perfect picture book for Autumnal bedtimes:
Laurie said, "Wild Child, by Lynn Plourde, is one of those books that can make fall lovers of us all.Told in rhyming text, it is the story of Mother Earth’s wild child, the season of Autumn. She bounces... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled The Widow's Broom: Mildly spooky tale for October nights:
Laurie said, "The Widow’s Broom, by Chris Van Allsburg, is a great story for this time of year. Not a Halloween story exactly, it has a slight spookiness that makes it a great read for October.The Widow&rsquo... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled One Halloween Night is a perfect Halloween tale:
Laurie said, "One Halloween Night by Mark Teague is everything that is great about Halloween all roled into a vibrantly illustrated book. Wendal and Floyd (characters from The Secret Shortcut and Pigsty) are joined by Mona for Halloween hijinx with a... ..." more
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Where the Wild Things Are movie opens today:
Laurie said, "If you are looking for something to do with your family this weekend, Where the Wild Things Are, the movie, opens today. Not having seen it, I can’t recommend it, although it is disappointing that one... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Top Ten Halloween Picture Books:
Laurie said, "There are a lot of great Halloween books out there! Here is a good variety--some are spooky, some are funny, some are just a bit mysterious. Happy Haunting! One Halloween Night, by Mark Teague, see... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Too Many Pumpkins is a great non-spooky Halloween story:
Laurie said, "Too Many Pumpkins, by Linda White and Megan Lloyd, is the story of Rebecca Estelle who hates pumpkins. After an experience as a child when pumpkins were the only food staple for a while, she won’t grow them... "
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:11 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Child of Faerie, Child of Earth: An old-world look at Halloween:
Laurie said, "Child of Faerie, Child of Earth is a beautiful book in so many ways. The gorgeous illustrations by Jane Dyer almost make you smell the crisp, smokey smell of fall in the air.The text, by Jane Yolan, in its... "
Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:52:39 AM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Great first books for babies:
Laurie said, "A lot of parents don't think to start reading to their children until they are older, but even babies as young as 6 months can be transfixed by the pictures and rhythm of some simple books. Board books are great because babies can explore them"
Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:52:39 AM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Toot and Puddle for alphabet review:
Laurie said, "If you are looking for a cute book to help familiarize your preschooler or kindergartener with the alphabet, Toot and Puddle’s ABC's by Holly Hobbie is a good choice. The sweet little pigs that populate a number of books by this author are here"
Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:52:39 AM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled School stories to set the mood for fall:
Laurie said, " Try as we may to ignore it, school is quickly approaching the Seattle area. If your child is reluctant to return to school or just needs a little inspiration to get him or her in the mood, a good school story may help. Here is a list of some"
Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:52:39 AM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Llama Llama Mad at Mama: A great story for toddlers who have shopped until they dropped:
Laurie said, "With most schools in the Seattle area already started or beginning this week, the hustle and bustle of back to school shopping and errands can be a bit much for some kids. The young ones in particular have a hard time keeping up with all the loading"
Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:52:39 AM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled More good picture books for back to school:
Laurie said, "The adjustment back to school can be rough for some younger students. New teachers, new routines, new friends—it can all be a bit hard to adjust to. Sometimes the comfort of a familiar face can help. Here are some back-to-school stories that"
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:48:12 PM
Laurie Mayhew wrote a blog post titled Great first books for babies:
Laurie said, "A lot of parents don't think to start reading to their children until they are older, but even babies as young as 6 months can be transfixed by the pictures and rhythm of some simple books. Board books... "