May 14, 2013
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Artists I Love, Little People (5-8 yrs.), Two Thumbs Up
Waterloo & Trafalgar
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February 14, 2013
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A+ Authors, Artists I Love, Once Upon a Time..., Two Thumbs Up, Weird and Wonderful, Young at Heart (8 yrs. and up)
The Girl In Red
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January 29, 2013
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A+ Authors, Artists I Love, Hello, My Name is..., Little People (5-8 yrs.), Munchkins (2-5 yrs.), Two Thumbs Up
My Dad Is Big And Strong, But… A Bedtime Story
My Dad was raised in a large family and times were tough in Vietnam. Feeding and clothing eight kids was a challenge; there was no money to spare so birthdays were not celebrated. Last week we threw my dad his first birthday party; he turned...
January 14, 2013
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The Scribble Monster
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January 11, 2013
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Hello, My Name is..., Munchkins (2-5 yrs.), Old School, Two Thumbs Up
Sara and the Door
My New Year’s resolution is to take chances and believe in myself. For years I have been secretly working on different children’s book concepts but never submitting them to publishers. It is a tough industry to break into and the fear of rejection can be...
December 18, 2012
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A+ Authors, Artists I Love, Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!, Little People (5-8 yrs.), Old School, Two Thumbs Up
Christmas Eve at the Mellops’
Take time out of your hectic holiday schedule to hug love ones. Keep reading...
November 28, 2012
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House Held Up By Trees
My friend Jori and her husband Craig just brought their first home. I am super happy for them as the place is beautiful and full of character, but I am also sad. It’s really far. We were practically neighbors but now we will be 700...
November 23, 2012
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Extra Yarn
My mom took up knitting years ago to distract her from her troubles. She would knit during her long treks to work while riding on the bus and on the subway. She would knit at work during the long hours at the convenience store. On...
November 17, 2012
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This Is Not My Hat
Ever taken something that was not yours? Keep reading...
November 17, 2012
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I Want My Hat Back
I am not the screaming and fainting type, but if I ever got a chance to meet Jon Klassen, I would be starstruck. I am not sure how to best describe my obsession with Klassen’s work without coming across as a delirious fan – his...