Month: April 2016
Book Catalog
Check out our online catalog of books here. We have begun to digitize the titles of the books you generously have donated. We have been able to upload the titles of almost one-half of the books we have received to date. We hope to have them all online in the coming weeks. Thanks for your continued support. Book Catalog
» Read moreThe Quiltmaker’s Gift
Written by Jeff Brumbeau and beautifully illustrated by Gail de Marcken, this enchanting picture book tells the story of a kind, elderly quiltmaker who tirelessly makes quilts for those in need. After many attempts, a greedy king, who has every material possession imaginable, convinces the quiltmaker to make a quilt for him, but only if he agrees to certain conditions. A beautiful story about happiness and what it means to
» Read moreWhat You Miss After Your Child Learns to Read
An insightful survey shows the impact of a nightly reading ritual in children. In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal this article describes how once children learn to read, in many homes, the nightly reading ritual ends. However, 40% of the children in the survey ages 6-11 still wish their parents read to them. The sacred time spent was meaningful to both parents and children. Link to Full Article on WSJ
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