I found this on Karen Edminsten’s blog and had to share it. This could be my family’s bedtime song. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uISuvTiTYJA&rel=1] © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
A sad sign of the times? I found out about this one from Kelly…a kidlit discussion and Tadmack’s amazing rant on product placement in children’s books. Based on this article. HarperCollins Childrens Books will publish a new book series aimed to tweens ages 8-12 years old. Companies will have a chance to sponsor the books in the series….
Thanks to Alkelda the Gleeful, I now have my own super-hero action figure, arched eyebrow and all. I’m honored and a little bit embarassed. I never would have had a great book talk with my daughter’s first grade class, if not for your help. I think this is the start of the Legion of Super-hero…
21 first graders miss five minutes of recess and don’t mind a bit. I still can’t believe this talk with my daughter’s first grade classmates went this well. And I have you to thank for it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. When I first arrived in my daughter’s classroom, I discovered Ms. Teacher reading…
I’m a little stumped stressed thrilled. I was just helping my first grader’s classroom celebrate 100 days of school. During my visit, middle child’s teacher asked if I’d like to come into the classroom in the near future and talk to the kids about books. “Of course,” I said. Already, I was mentally preparing what…
For those who believe in love at first sight, here’s part of a love epyllion (a short epic poem) by Christopher Marlowe. This poem is based on the Greek myth of Hero and Leander, which has a tragic end. Really, not the most romantic myth for someone who’s in love. However, Marlowe’s version of the…
I’m in love, thanks to Chris, of The Simple and the Ordinary. Let me introduce my new favorite band/singer, Five for Fighting, which features the talents of singer, pianist, guitarist and activist John Ondrasik. John has this wonderful charitable video website, inspired by his song World, called What Kind of World Do You Want? Basically,…
Check out the final count for Nathan Bransford’s Surprisingly Essential First Page Challenge. All I can say, is he is one brave man. Good luck to Nathan, Holly (his co-judge) and all the contestants. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
Are any of you familiar with 30 Minute Meals? You’re supposed to be able to make a delicious meal from start to finish in 30 minutes. This show ticks me off. Now that my husband is aware of this concept, he seems to think that I should be able to cook perfect dinners in 30…
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