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Nature’s Friend: The story behind the story
At the age of 60, after seven years of writing, and at least 30 drafts of the story, my first picture book was published this summer—Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story. (Sleeping Bear Press; Ages 5-9.) I find it fitting … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Interviews, Late Bloomers, Uncategorized
Tagged Biographies, Creativity, Favorites, History, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Women, Work, Writing
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Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods
By Mary Quattlebaum; illustrated by Laura J. Bryant (Dawn Publications 2013; ages 1-4) Dawn Publications has been “Connecting Children and Nature since 1979” and the Jo MacDonald series of picture books definitely fits that mission. Far fewer children grow … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 0-3, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Grandparents, Intergenerational, Men, Nature
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The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau: An A is for Aging Book Review
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau Written by Michelle Markel & illustrated by Amanda Hall (Eerdman’s Books for Young Readers, 2012) For ages—5-9 Themes/Topics—Arts, creativity, non-fiction bio, perseverance, resilience Opening— “Henri Rousseau wants to be an artist. Not a … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Biographies, Creativity, History, Life stages, Men, Nature, Perseverance, Skills, Work
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North Woods Girl
By Aimee Bissonette; illustrated by Claudia McGehee Minnesota Historical Society Press 2015. Fiction, ages 3-7 North Woods Girl opens— “My grandma says she’s not a good-looking woman. I don’t know. She looks pretty good to me. She is not … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Appearances, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Nature, Positives of aging, Research, Role models, Women
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Bridging Cultures: Sitti’s Secrets and Grandfather Counts
Use your “own experiences in everyday surroundings as a bridge to connect with faraway family members,” says author Alayne Kay Christian. Those words of advice from a long distance grandmother in the trenches also holds true for grandparents when they … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Challenges, Diversity, Grandparents, Multi-cultural, Nature, Women
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6 Picture Book Bios Show the Joy of Long Lives
I’m a big fan of picture book biographies, especially since finding six that showcase the arc of a long life well-lived. And when the subject labors with joy and tenacity at a career that brings them happiness and satisfaction late … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Activism, Articles, Biographies, Creativity, Education, Experts, History, Legacy, Life stages, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Women, Work
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Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa: An A is for Aging Book Review
When I imagine grandparent-hood, I think of the sweetness of regular interactions with a young child dear to my heart. But in reality, like the granddaughter and grandparents in Butterfly … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Challenges, Creativity, Grandparents, Long Distance, Men, Nature, Resources, Women
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Older Adults as Elder Activists
Occasionally we actually see media coverage of elder activists. I say occasionally, not because older adults so rarely act for the greater good, but because the topics the media seem to prefer are often much less flattering to older people. … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Activism, Environment, Legacy, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Values
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The Lasting Legacy of Miss Rumphius
The long life of Miss Alice Rumphius, who never marries, included work, travel to exotic places, a beautiful home by the sea, and making a difference in the world… sigh, not too shabby. The book Miss Rumphius has also had … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Challenges, Favorites, Happiness, Intergenerational, Life stages, Nature, Values, Women
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