Today’s topic was requested by a Growing Book by Book reader. Margaret asked if I would talk about how to decide if a child is ready to start kindergarten. I thought that since February is generally View Post
Roll Out the Awards
Roll out the red carpet! In the children’s book world, today is comparable to a night at the Kodiak Theater when the Oscars winners are announced. For on this January day, the prestigious Caldecott View Post
Looking Back and Looking Forward
It's hard to believe that 2011 is about to end. I'm not sure where the time went. One exciting event of the year was the launch of this blog in August. Since then, Growing Book By Book has had over View Post
Just Right Reading Spot
We all have favorite reading spots. I prefer to sit in a comfy chair under a blanket. My husband would rather lay in bed. And, well my son, he would prefer to stand and lean against you as you read View Post
Winner of the Journal Giveaway!
Congratulations to Rachelle for winning the journal from Scissor Savvy! Also, a big thank you to Gabby from Scissor Savvy for offering to give one of her great journals away. Be sure to check them View Post
Redirecting and Promoting Good Behavior
Have you ever had found yourself in a position of redirecting a child's behavior? We all have those times when our children don't make the best choices. I've found using a story can help engage View Post
Survey Help Needed
I'm completing an action research project for my administration degree on family and school communication. If you have a child in elementary school, would you please take this short survey about View Post