Author Archives: lindseymcd

Review: Old to Joy

Written and illustrated by Anita Crawford Clark Gnome Road Publishing 2023 (Ages 4-8) I believe this is a wonderful first. The publisher’s description includes: “An intergenerational story that is certain to encourage a healthy-aging mindset among readers of all ages.” … Continue reading

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Ageism Awareness Day & Children’s Books

Hello friends, I’m so pleased to tell you about a recent collaboration with my local public library to raise awareness about both ageism and Age Positive picture books. With Ageism Awareness Day looming on October 7, 2023 I reached out … Continue reading

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Review: On the Trapline

On the Trapline By David A. Robertson; illustrated by Julie Flett Tundra Books, 2021 (ages 4-8) Guest post by Marsha Weiner Language, landscape and love are three themes throughout On the Trapline as we learn, along with our young narrator, … Continue reading

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Review: Just Like Grandma

I hope all the grandparents enjoyed a Happy Grandparents Day 2023! I’m personally thrilled to be grandmother to a two year old book-loving grandson. Just Like Grandma byKim Rogers; illustrations byJulie Flett Heartdrum; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Just Like Grandma might … Continue reading

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Review: Iris Afpel: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Deborah Blumenthal, Illus. by Ellen Surrey Golden Books; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Review by guest blogger Marsha Weiner. (To combat ageism Marsha is developing a curriculum for young children using storybooks that feature positive, realistic images of older adults. Contact: … Continue reading

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Review: The Big Bath House

The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear; illustrated by Gracey Zhang Random House Children’s Books; 2021 (Ages 4-8) Guest Blogger Marsha Weiner shares an insightful book review and related Age Positive activity for children. Many thanks Marsha! Traditions bind us … Continue reading

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The Keeper of Wild Words

By Brooke Smith, illus. by Madeline Kloepper  Chronicle Books 2020; Ages 5-8 Guest blogger Marsha Weiner shares an insightful book review and a related Age Positive activity for kids. Take it away Marsha! Author Brooke Smith shares the impetus for writing … Continue reading

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Pretty Painless Ways to Help Our Planet

Dear friends, I remember the very first Earth Day back in 1970, and I’ve long thought of myself as an environmentally conscious person. But recently I’ve faced facts—I really need to kick it up a notch (or two). This post … Continue reading

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“Old Rock (is not boring)” and “Bertolt” picture books

Guest blogger Marsha Weiner shares two picture books with us in a thought provoking post with a theme of aging—Old Rock (is not boring) and Bertolt. She also shares Age Positive Activities to Explore with Children. Marsha is creating a … Continue reading

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Adventure in Reading Glasses

A guest post in comics by Stephanie Watson, award-winning children’s book author of Pencilvania Greetings readers! I have a delightful change of pace for you today–a playful take on reading glasses from cartoonist and fellow Minnesota author Stephanie Watson. Despite … Continue reading

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