Tag Archives: Life stages

Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

Posted on September 25, 2015 by lindseymcd

Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything by Maira Kalman.  (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014) Ages 5-8                                             … Continue reading →

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Grandfather’s Wrinkles

Posted on July 29, 2015 by lindseymcd

  Grandfather’s Wrinkles By Kathryn England; illus. by Richard McFarland Flashlight Press 2007. (Ages 5-8)                 I really wish that my name was listed as author of this book. After all I’ve written … Continue reading →

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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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Rosie Revere, Engineer: An A is for Aging book review

Posted on April 4, 2014 by lindseymcd

It’s not often that I begin with the ending, but I’m primed for the very last page of Rosie Revere, Engineer –it was Women’s History Month in March. Author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts dedicated it:  “With gratitude to our … Continue reading →

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It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Posted on October 3, 2013 by lindseymcd

Bill Traylor first picked up a pencil to draw at the age of 85 and people of all ages stopped to admire his drawings as he worked on the street. Award winning author Don Tate illuminates the hardscrabble life of … 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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100 Books for 100 Years

Posted on February 9, 2013 by lindseymcd

I’m meant to be reading a novel for one of the two book clubs I belong to, so naturally I’ve been reading more children’s books. I came across a colorful, creative book that details ideas for kids to celebrate their … Continue reading →

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The Lasting Legacy of Miss Rumphius

Posted on January 31, 2013 by lindseymcd

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 →

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