A Gift of Dust

The title of the new book by Martha Brockenbrough and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, A Gift of Dust, inspires one’s imagination. Is it about Star Dust and how it is in everything? Or the magic of Fairy Dust and the possibilities it brings? Maybe it is a picture book introducing …

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My Thoughts Have Wings

Sleep is important. Not that anyone needs convincing. The lack of sleep—or not enough sleep—is unhealthy and we are reminded of this often; in the news, online, wherever we get our information. As an adult I know this first hand. I love sleep and celebrate every morning I wake up …

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You Are a Raccoon!

I’m a lot of things, but I’m pretty sure (checking behind me) I’m not a raccoon. However, if I was curious about what it is like to be a raccoon, I’d have this book to look to; You are a Raccoon, by Laurie Thompson (Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of …

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