Monthly Archives: November 2010

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest – a message

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Claire

For those of us who grew up in the 50s and 60s, Joyce Kilmer’s lyrical poem “Trees” was standard fare for English class. This forest is a tribute to a hero whose poem “Trees” inspired millions. Joyce Kilmer, who was … Continue reading →

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The giants at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Angelyn

A small group of us decided to visit the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest located in the mountains of western North Carolina.  This was to be our “day after Thanksgiving” field trip which actually occurred “the day after the day after.”  … Continue reading →

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Walking the World in Wonder by Ellen Evert Hopman

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Angelyn

This “children’s herbal” shows plants within one of four seasons of the year. Each two-page spread provides both a large identifying photo — by Steven Foster, senior author of three Peterson Field Guides — and information about the plant. Jane … Continue reading →

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Pretend Soup by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Angelyn

Here’s a book full of recipes designed for preparation by preschool age children. The child is the primary chef while the adult becomes the kitchen helper. Each recipe is written in two formats — as a regular recipe with words … Continue reading →

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Leaf by Stephen Michael King

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Angelyn

I love children’s books which tell the story without any words. Leaf does exactly that with one exception — the words on the page are “sound effects” which amplify the reader’s experience as the scissors “snip snip” or the dog … Continue reading →

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