
Kid’s Book Shelf: Great Summer Reading
This Is Not My Hat
By Jon Klassen, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
2013 Caldecott Medal Winner Suggested Age Range: 4 – 8 Years
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened… Visual humor swims
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May 13, 2013

the family dinner
Seemingly endless after-school activities, extended workdays, fractured schedules, long commutes…it’s easy to see why so many families find it difficult to make time to share dinner together at the end of the day. But some recent studies show that the family dinner is an important part of healthy living.
One thing to remember is that a family meal doesn’t have to resemble a scene from The Donna Reed Show or Father
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May 13, 2013

HOW TO: pick a shelter pet
If you are considering adopting a pet, you are in good company. According to ASPCA, about 62% of all American households have a pet, and 20 to 30% of all family cats and dogs were adopted from shelters or rescue centers. Choosing a pet from one of the 5 to 7 million dogs and cats waiting in shelters for someone to give them a happy home, is a great place
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May 13, 2013

Fresh Spring Greens You Can Grow at Home
The temperatures are a little warmer, the days are a little longer and after heavy winter meals, there is nothing better than fresh salad greens to help usher in a taste of spring. While you can always check out your local farmers market or grocery store for what’s fresh, why not try growing a salad garden right at home? Whether you have an expansive back yard, a tiny garden or
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March 15, 2013