Stories is a Brooklyn bookshop and storytelling lab for kids. A family business, the husband and wife team of Matt Miller and Maggie Pouncey believe that a love of stories and storytelling is one of the surest lifelong gifts you can give your children. We created the visual identity, website, exterior signage and printed material for their story.
On Saturday, Richmond was buzzing with rugby banter. Footpaths carried a heavy stream of supporters to the big match (or the pub) and just about every other pedestrian had a Kiwi accent. I, however, was not going to the match (or the pub). I had a date down at The Alligators Mouth in a quaint,&
Here’s to children’s books that expand our assumptions of what a children’s book can be.
If you're looking for a great bookstore in Bogota, visit Merlin bookshop. It is quaint, quirky, and enchanting, and full of every kind of book!
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From rock stars to country darlings to jazz singers, these books reveal the lives behind the lyrics.
Picture books for children about the experience of knowing or having a gay parent, family member, or friend, as well as books for gender nonconforming kids.
In The Missing Bookshop by Katie Clapham & Kirsti Beautyman, Milly is devastated when Mrs Minty's bookshop closes down but will it re-open?
This bound volume of a year of the childrens' magazine "The Peep Show" is not dated but it carries an inscription "Bertha Ashton from her loving Father Xmas '91". It appears to be a years worth of morality tales, illustrations of children and animals, and educational instruction. It is very much in the usual line of children's publications of the late 19th century. We bought it for the title since we collect optical toys. On examination of the illustrations and stories we discovered that the name "Peep Show" did not refer, as it usually does, to the view boxes containing pictures and objects that are viewed through a lens but rather to a magic lantern. Since we collect magic lanterns we were still pleased to have it. I have posted some of the illustrations.
Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM?
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Today's vintage children's book is a lovely story, Epaminondas, beautifully retold by Eve Merriam and craftfully illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. "Epaminondas and his mother lived on one side of the hill. His grandmother and grandfather lived on the other side of the hill." "Whenever Epaminondas went to visit his grandparents, they gave him something to take home." "One day his grandmother gave him a big piece of cake that she had just baked. It was rich and yellow and round as the sun in the sky..." "He held the cake tightly in his fist and walked down the hill carefully. He was careful not to trip on any pebbles along the way. And he headed straight home. He didn't even stop the watch the fish waggling in the brook. Or listen to the birds jabbering in the trees. He didn't whittle himself a stick. He went straight home." "Epaminondas, sometimes I think you haven't even got the sense you were born with. That's not the way to carry cake. The way to carry cake is to wrap it all up in leaves and put it in your hat and then put your hat on your head and come along home. Now, will you remember that?" "Yes, Mama," said Epaminondas. "The next week Epaminondas went to visit his grandparents again. This time they gave him a pound of fresh butter to take home. It had just been churned and it was cool and pale as moonlight and there were drops of moisture on it that sparkled like dew..." "Soon the sun began to shine brightly...Epaminondas began to feel warmer and warmer. Pale, shiny drops ran down his forehead, matted his eyebrows, stuck to his eyelashes. He sniffed, and drops of butter sniffled into his nose..." " After a while, Epaminondas went to visit his grandparents again, and they gave him a frisky little puppy-dog to take home. The puppy-dog yipped and yapped and flipped its stubby tail and flapped its floppy ears." An excerpt from the jacket flap by Eve Merriam: "I loved Epaminonas; his adventures were funny, of course, but most of all I loved him because he was like me. I, too, had a knack for doing the right thing at the wrong time." This is the kind of story that children love and parents enjoy reading because it is well written and well illustrated. Epaminondas Retold by Eve Merriam Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman Follett Publishing Company, 1968 To view previous posts on Trina Schart Hyman, click on the links below: Little Red Riding Hood Hershel and Hanukkah Goblins The Man Who Loved Books The Quitting Deal
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Morning Devotions by Edward Prentis "Of the three sorts of knowledge proper to a child, ––the knowledge of God, of man, and of the universe, ––the knowledge of God ranks first in importance, is indispensable, and most happy-making." ~ Charlotte Mason The main educational goal for our children is to teach them what "right" and "wrong" is according to the God given scales in the Scriptures. Our prayer is that once they realize how unlawful mankind is, when they mature, they will see, value and (God willing) appreciate their need for a Saviour. "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" ~ Mark 8:36 Charlotte Mason, a 19th century teacher, gave much advice in presenting the Bible to children with the understanding that the "Word" is the foundation of "real" education. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." ~ Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever." ~ Psalm 111:10 "And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." ~ Job 28:28 "Let all the circumstances of the daily Bible reading--the consecutive reading, from the first chapter of Genesis onwards, with necessary omissions--be delightful to the child; let him be in his mother's room, in his mother's arms; let that quarter of an hour be one of sweet leisure and sober gladness, the child's whole interest being allowed to go to the story without distracting moral considerations; and then, the less talk the better; the story will sink in, and bring its own teaching, a little now, and more every year as he is able to bear it." ~ Charlotte Mason "What is required of us is, that we should implant a love of the Word; that the most delightful moments of the child's day should be those in which his mother reads for him, with sweet sympathy and holy gladness in voice and eyes, the beautiful stories of the Bible; and now and then in the reading will occur one of those convictions, passing from the soul of the mother to the soul of the child, in which is the life of the Spirit." ~ Charlotte Mason "But let the imaginations of children be stored with the pictures, their minds nourished upon the words, of the gradually unfolding story of the Scriptures, and they will come to look out upon a wide horizon within which persons and events take shape in their due place and due proportion. By degrees, they will see that the world is a stage whereon the goodness of God is continually striving with the wilfulness of man; that some heroic men take sides with God; and that others, foolish and headstrong, oppose themselves to Him. The fire of enthusiasm will kindle in their breast, and the children, too, will take their side, without much exhortation, or any thought or talk of spiritual experience." ~ Charlotte Mason What else should be done besides reading the Bible? "The method of such lessons is very simple. Read aloud to the children a few verses covering if possible, an episode. Read reverently, carefully, and with just expression. Then require the children to narrate what they have listened to as nearly as possible in the words of the Bible." ~ Charlotte Mason It is that simple. Have them retell (or narrate back) to you what you have just read. There is no need for an expensive Bible curriculum. The Word is sufficient… "A child might, in fact, receive a liberal education from the Bible alone, for The Book contains within itself a great literature." ~ Charlotte Mason What and Why's of Narration (or retelling) Narration is having your children explain back to you what you have just read to them in the form of oral explanations, drawing (younger children) or writing (older children). The child is to process the information they have heard and communicate it to the teacher. The act of narrating what has been read to your child enforces many skills. First, it encourages the child to retain what they have heard. Second, it develops in the mind a system of organizing information chronologically. Narration also teaches them to articulate their thoughts about that information with the use of proper vocabulary. Third, it is a tool for future composition. Once the child can think out loud, the next step would be to write those thoughts in word form. (Note: The parent is encouraged not to correct the narration but shorten the readings in the future if they are not grasping the whole picture.) What about Bible memory? "The learning by heart of Bible passages should begin while the children are quite young, six or seven. It is a delightful thing to have the memory stored with beautiful, comforting, and inspiring passages, and we cannot tell when and how this manner of seed may spring up, grow, and bear fruit…" ~ Charlotte Mason What about younger children? For younger children (ages 4-5), we love the Rod and Staff Bible Stories to Read and Bible Pictures to Color Set. Each basic story ends with a very short memory verse. We would use that verse for a copywork sentence. (The subject of copywork will come next in this series.) Then, we would finish the lesson off by coloring the appropriate picture that matched the story we read. Do not forget to have your little ones "narrate" back the simple story to you. This is an easy, pre-school "curriculum" with a Charlotte Mason flavor. Or, you can read the actual Bible to them and have them draw/color a picture afterwards which represents what they just heard. To summarize: The basic concept is to introduce God to your children by giving them the purest form of Him ~ His Word. The sentences in the Scriptures will begin to convict the children themselves. They are alive and will work in their souls if gently taught in special and quiet moments together. Have your children "narrate" or "retell" the passages back to you. Choose simple verses for memorization at the beginning and let them develop in maturity as your children do. Copying those verses in a composition book is an ideal way to incorporate language arts into your Bible lessons. Drawing pictures of the Bible stories read is excellent for the younger children to do when they are not able to write or communicate their thoughts. What Works for Your Family? and Good Habits. Of course, as a family you will find other ideas work out better. That is the beauty of home education, it is flexible to meet your needs! Glean the ideas that Ms. Mason has presented but by all means mold it into something that will make your homeschool flourish! I hesitate to follow anyone or anything to a "t" because it inhibits the creativity that our individual home requires (not to mention a cult mentality). "The habit of regularity in children's devotions is very important…" ~ Charlotte Mason For instance, we used board "Bible" books for our babies and toddlers in the beginning to give them an introduction to God in the cradle (this may be a "no, no" to hard core Charlotte Mason followers). By the time we started reading the "real" Bible to our children, they were already familiar with Him. We would also give Bibles according to age to read on their own during breakfast. A toddler would be given a picture Bible, a younger student would be given a Bible reader and so forth. If they are brought up with parents reading the Scriptures quietly in the morning, children will most likely assume their roles and follow suit. However, each family will have their own unique schedules, I just encourage you to have some sort of "habit of regularity" when it comes to Scripture reading. Final Important Thought: "Above all, do not read the Bible at the child: do not let any words of the Scriptures be occasions for gibbeting his faults. It is the office of the Holy Ghost to convince of sin; and He is able to use the Word for this purpose, without risk of that hardening of the heart in which our clumsy dealings too often result." ~ Charlotte Mason For further reading on a Charlotte Mason education, visit here. For our favorite Bible study curriculums, visit here {affiliate link}. 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One for new books and two for old........Head over the Harbour Bridge, avoiding rush hour, and make your way to the Northern suburb of Milford. Set on the beach with views over to Rangitoto, Milford is a lovely spot to escape the central city
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Highlights Discover the secrets of non-verbal communication with this pocket-sized guide, offering graphic illustrations and practical insights for understanding body language in various situations.In Tug Your Earlobe: A Picture Guide to Body Language, children aged 7-10 embark on an exciting exploration into the world of non-verbal communication. 7-10 Years 8.3" x 5.8" Hardcover 56 Pages Juvenile Nonfiction, Language Arts Description Book Synopsis Discover the secrets of non-verbal communication with this pocket-sized guide, offering graphic illustrations and practical insights for understanding body language in various situations. In Tug Your Earlobe: A Picture Guide to Body Language, children aged 7-10 embark on an exciting exploration into the world of non-verbal communication. This pocket-sized companion provides a fun and accessible introduction to the subtle art of understanding body language. Through vibrant illustrations and relatable examples, young readers learn to decode emotions, intentions, and feelings conveyed through gestures, expressions, and postures. Whether deciphering a friend's honesty, detecting nervousness, or identifying confidence, this book serves as a visual vocabulary guide to the language the body speaks without words. From everyday scenarios to professional settings, the book covers a spectrum of situations, making it a comprehensive and engaging resource for children eager to grasp the fundamentals of non-verbal communication. Packed with jolly pictures and concise text, this learning book is a valuable tool for kids who want to learn the art of reading people without the need for memorizing complex vocabulary or grammar. Its portable size ensures that this wisdom on body language is always within reach, fitting seamlessly into pockets, backpacks, or purses. By fostering empathy and emotional intelligence, Tug Your Earlobe empowers young readers to navigate social interactions with confidence and kindness. This unique guide offers practical insights, making it an essential resource for parents, educators, and anyone invested in helping children thrive in their interpersonal relationships. About the Author Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic. Adam Wolf is a self-taught artist with a wide range of artistic skills including analog and digital photography, tattooing, digital and classical illustration, and canvas painting. Having been interested in various creative activities since his early years, he studied photography at the Prague School of Photography, and these days he enjoys illustrating children's books. He was born in Pardubice, Czech Republic in 1981.
