Today, on National Authors’ Day, we pay tribute to author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney, who died suddenly recently. A beloved figure in the world of children’s literature, Pinkney worked on more than 100 titles during his career. He is perhaps best known for his 2010 Caldecott medal winning rendition of Read more…
Just in time for 👻 Halloween, today is National Frankenstein Day, a day to recognize author Mary Shelly. Originally published in 1818, Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, is the story of the horrific monster the mad scientist Dr. Frankenstein creates. Since its publication, there are been several new editions, along Read more…
As trees 🌳 start to lose their 🍁 leaves, don’t forget that in addition to all the work it brings, there can also be a lot of fun to be had with fallen leaves. One great arts and craft project idea is to make leaf 🍂 prints using paint and paper. Read more…
October is a time of ghosts 👻 and bats 🦇 and scary monsters 👹, but have you ever thought about spreading kindness 🙂 on Halloween, along with candy 🍫 treats? The mom behind the website Coffee and Carpool suggests handing out Kindness Cards this year to go along with your Read more…
Today is National Color Day 🌈 a day to celebrate all the beautiful color that is around us. Did you know that color can affect your mood or the way you feel about something? Red, for example, is often used to show excitement, while blue is considered a calming color. Read more…
If you have a pumpkin 🎃 on your front porch or steps, you have everything you need to conduct a STEM experiment 🧪 with your children. To learn how vegetable matter decomposes, have them make a chart 📊 or write down each day’s progress as the pumpkin rots. Small children Read more…
This month marks the 95th anniversary celebration of the publication of the first Winnie the Pooh book by A. A. Milne. Illustrated by artist E. H. Shepard, the beloved stories have been treasured by generations around the world. Which is your favorite character from the Hundred Acre Wood? Do you Read more…
Suggested Family Activity • Clever 🎃 Costumes If you like to make your children’s Halloween costumes, your local library has books available to give you inspiration. Clever Costume Creating for Halloween: An A to Z Guide of 200 Costume Ideas by Suzanne Singleton and A Ghostly Good Time: The Family Read more…
Suggested Family Activity • National Bring Your 🧸 to Work and School Day Today is National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day, a day to celebrate and show off your favorite stuffed Teddy. Teddy bears bring a lot of comfort to people of all ages. They are Read more…
Suggested Family Activity • October Activity Packs 🎃 Have you picked up an October activity packet at your local library yet? In the packet for children 6 and under, supplies are included to make both a Mosaic Paper Maple Leaf by tearing up pieces of crepe paper and gluing them Read more…