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November  2008

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Library Etiquette

by Cecily Kellogg

November 26, 2008

So, now that my daughter is two and a half we are starting to actually use the library for more than just story times. Lately we've been checking out a book at each visit, just for her, as well as using another awesome library resource--checking out DVDs. But I find that I watch her like a hawk with her library books, worried that she'll draw on them or damage them by tossing them down the Read more...

Books About Philadelphia

by Cecily Kellogg

November 24, 2008

Philadelphia, of course, is a city steeped in history (as much as any American city can be, anyway). Children can learn about the culture and history of Philly in a variety of ways, including museums and other tourist-y things. But kids can also learn about Philadelphia from the comfort of their own home, reading some great books! Here is a list of some fun books about the City of Brotherly Read more...

Where the Books Live: Libraries!

by Cecily Kellogg

November 20, 2008

I have always been a big fan of libraries. As a poor kid but an avid reader, the library was my home away from home. My mother and I made weekly trecks, like clockwork, to the library. Now my daughter and I do the same thing, but we also use the library as a play destination instead of just a place to find books. We make full use of storytimes during the day, and have lately been going far and Read more...

Silly Books

by Cecily Kellogg

November 18, 2008

Because my daughter is only two and a half, she doesn't "get" most funny books yet. But she does deem certain books as "silly" and these make her do this hilarious almost fake laugh where she covers her mouth and shakes. These are the books that bring on the giggles in our house. Goodnight Gorilla . This awesome book, nearly without words, cracks my daughter UP. You know the page, don't you? Read more...

Bedtime Stories

by Cecily Kellogg

November 17, 2008

It's funny, I don't remember my mom reading bedtime stories to me. She must have--I feel certain--but I have no recollection. Part of that is because I taught myself how to read very young and was reading chapter books easily by the time I started elementary school, so I read myself to sleep at an early age. I've always been an avid reader--still am, in fact--and I can remember using all sorts Read more...

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