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Mar 2023
“‘Twas the night before St. Patrick’s—the day to wear green. Not a creature was stirring, except for Tim and Maureen.” So what do these two kids who can’t fall asleep do? They set traps all over the house, hoping to catch a leprechaun who will lead them to his pot of gold. But they don’t realize just how tricky leprechauns can be! Title: “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day” Author: Natasha Wing’s Illustrator: Amy Wummer Publisher: Grosser & Dunlap, Penguin Random House LLC Date of Publication: 2009 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date......
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12
Mar 2023
Hello Friends, Can you believe that just a little over a week ago we gathered at Parklanes in Newton, IL and went bowling? From the looks on all your faces and your fancy dance moves and the sounds of all those bowling pins crashing against the back wall and your sliding skills across the wood floor, I bet you all had a wonderful time. I certainly did! And I am beyond thankful for those bumpers, because without them, my bowling ball would have ended up in the gutter on several occasions. After......
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05
Mar 2023
Hello Friends, How are you doing today? Can you believe that it is March already? As I type this message, the temperature is Spring-like, it is raining, and the trees are swaying in the wind. It certainly feels like and looks like Spring, but Spring won’t come for a few more days. As a matter of fact, there are only 17 days until the first official day of Spring, 9 days until we spring forward, 14 days until St. Patrick’s Day, 37 days until Easter, and 297 days until Christmas…. life is......
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26
Feb 2023
Hello Friends, It’s hard to fathom that the next time we meet will be in March! Where did January and February go?? They either blew away in all the wind we have had recently or they melted under the early Spring-like temperatures God has graciously provided us. I guess it will have to remain a mystery for now (unless we call upon Scooby-Doo and his friends who ride around in the Mystery Machine). Speaking of mysteries, did you know that there is a mysterious phrase written on our money? This past Monday,......
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19
Feb 2023
Hello Friends, Well did you get any Valentine’s Day cards or candies from any secret admirers?!?! I can remember when I was your age and in elementary school, every year my teachers would put together a Valentine’s Day Party. We were instructed to bring treats for everyone, have a Valentine for everyone, and to make some sort of decorative box to place the Valentines in. Almost every year when I opened my box, I would receive one or two Valentines that were signed “From Your Secret Admirer.” At the time I didn’t......
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17
Feb 2023
A girl and duckling share a tender, funny year as they grow together, care for each other, and learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding tight. Title: “Love Is” Author: Diane Adams Illustrator: Claire Keane Publisher: Chronicle Books Date of Publication: 2017 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 17, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/sz7LGVx-DX8...
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16
Feb 2023
There they were, fifteen blank valentine cards waiting to be filled with nice valentine poems for classmates. But how can Gilbert write a nice poem for the boy who tweaked his nose, or the girl who made fun of his glasses? Title: “Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink” Author: Diane deGroat Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books Date of Publication: 1996 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 16, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/DeRXSw-Nu0Y...
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15
Feb 2023
The Country Cousins Hockey Team has been practicing every day for the big game against their rivals, the Beartown Bullies. But when Brother Bear receives a Valentine in the mail from a secret “Sweetie Bear” he doesn’t know what to do. Will the Valentine keep him from playing his best at the hockey game or will he learn an important lesson about love and friendship? Title: “Valentine’s Blessings” Author: Mike Berenstain Publisher: Berenstain Publishing, Inc Date of Publication: 2013 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 15, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/VBhEXr8Uknk...
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14
Feb 2023
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Little Critter’s class is celebrating! They’re decorating the classroom with hearts, eating cupcakes, and making Valentine’s Day mailboxes. Little Critter is making an extra special card for an extra special Valentine. Who will it be? Title: “Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Critter” Author: Mercer Mayer Publisher: HarperCollins Date of Publication: 2006 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 14, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/vOgOKdeUumc...
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13
Feb 2023
“Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same valentine, but it didn’t start out that way…” Title: “The Biggest Valentine Ever” Author: Steven Kroll Illustrator: Jeni Bassett Publisher: Scholastic Date of Publication: 2006 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 13, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/u6gPqZN6hF0...
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