I borrowed Al Capone’s Goodnight Moon this week because I needed it for my children’s literature course. As much as being the child of a children’s lit professor might seem to have it’s advantages, I am constantly thinking that Al Capone doesn’t have enough books and then buying him books that I can also use [...]
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Lessons from Our President
Those who know me, know that I feel very strongly about discussions of appropriateness and children (and their books). I write about* children’s books for a living. I can honestly say that I have one of the best jobs in the world, yet on days like today I get very frustrated. This morning President Obama [...]
Not Enough Books
Al Capone comes home from daycare with these wonderful little sheets about his day. Ms. Becca writes down when and how much he ate, what his nap schedule was like, and a description of what they did during the day. The first couple I got had notes about tummy time, baby gym time, and books. [...]
