Tag Archives: Education

6 Picture Book Bios Show the Joy of Long Lives

Posted on November 23, 2014 by lindseymcd

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 →

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A Recipe for Sparking Conversations between the Generations: Little Free Libraries!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by lindseymcd

A.) Refurbish one funky cabinet using creativity and found objects         B.) Add FREE books C.) Place in a community setting in need of said books… D.) Encourage interaction between young and old If the books you … Continue reading →

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10 Positive Aging Picture Books for Pre-schoolers: Promoting love of life…and reading!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by lindseymcd

We all want our children to live long and healthfully, but did you know that merely tweaking the images of aging they’re exposed to could add years to their lives? The earlier the better when it comes to protecting kids … Continue reading →

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Little Free Libraries and Positive Aging Picture Books

Posted on October 21, 2013 by lindseymcd

Have you noticed? There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the world and it’s related to books! Real books. Lots of books. Free books. Perhaps it’s landed on a street near you? Little Free Libraries are cropping up everywhere—small boxes of great … Continue reading →

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Meena: An A is for Aging Book Review

Posted on October 9, 2013 by lindseymcd

Meena (for ages 5-9) by Sine Van Mol is an unusual book, and not simply because it’s a Belgian import. On the surface it is seemingly not a Positive Aging book, but it definitely serves my goal of increasing intergenerational … Continue reading →

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7 Positive Things We Can All Learn about Getting Older—from Picture Books

Posted on September 24, 2013 by lindseymcd

  “Birthdays are good for your health. The more you have the older you’ll get,” so goes the quote—from Anonymous. Well…that Anonymous is onto something, something important to all of us—by embracing positive attitudes about getting older, amazingly, we can … Continue reading →

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The Teacher Who Would Not Retire: An A is for Aging book review

Posted on September 5, 2013 by lindseymcd

A gray haired, first grade teacher dons her disguise and slips back into school—first as a window washer, next as the lunch lady, and finally as the fire inspector. This is The Teacher Who Would Not Retire and she is … Continue reading →

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Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom and Wishes

Posted on August 8, 2013 by lindseymcd

One of my beloved summer pastimes is the hunt for gleaming agates on the rocky North Shore of Lake Superior. Finding this book was like spotting a shiny agate among the gray pebbles—a hidden treasure glowing with rainbow stripes.  Dream: A … Continue reading →

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Educators on Using Picture Books to Change Attitudes to Aging

Posted on July 17, 2013 by lindseymcd

Blogging about positive aging picture books I’ve realized something—it’s not as “lonely” an effort as I first believed. Readers and organizations of great variety are supporting me (thank you!), both publishers and authors have requested book reviews, and several fascinating … Continue reading →

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Grandmama’s Pride: A Tool Against Both Racism and Ageism

Posted on July 7, 2013 by lindseymcd

The search for a true “positive aging” picture book is much like picking through a lovely box of chocolates—so many appeal at first, but then disappoint upon further “investigation.” But with Grandmama’s Pride, by Becky Birtha, there is no such … Continue reading →

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