In the past, I have shared our favorite books to encourage creativity and books to make you laugh. Today I am sharing some our favorite books about historical figures. I love love love this “genre within the genre”. Sometimes, a biography is still a little too much, you know? That’s when a good picture book comes in. One of the common threads in most of these biographical picture books is that they bring to life what these people were like as… Read more »
After visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park, we headed back for 2 nights in Salt Lake City before flying back home. We got in during the late afternoon on our first day there, and left early on the last day, so we only had a little more than a full day to explore. In our short time in SLC, here’s what we did: Visited and played at Sugarhouse Park Went to the City Public Library (twice) Explored the Natural History Museum… Read more »
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted on our favorite picture books. Last time it was our favorites that make us laugh. This time, I am featuring stories that nurture creative spirits. Notice I didn’t finish the sentence with “in children”? Have you ever heard this quote by Pablo Picasso? It’s one of those thoughts that has really stuck with me since I heard it. The fact is, I am not sold on the idea that just some… Read more »
One of my greatest joys in having kids is getting to dive into children’s books with them. My boys know I will stop whatever I am doing to read to them if they ask. Picture books are extra special because we value the illustrator as much as the author. A well-illustrated book with a good story is like hitting gold. Today I wanted to share some of our family’s favorite picture books that make us laugh. There is real talent in… Read more »
