Strange times
The times we are in now has led to more time at home and enjoying nature walks around our neighborhood. I never know what I might see, like bunnies, turtles, snakes, and birds. Enjoy some of the pictures.
Crawfish
In my newsletter, I talked about crawfish holes and I said I would share a bit more about my interest in them. When I was little, my brother, Danny and I would walk to the park together and on the way would spot lots of crawfish holes. Now that I am back in Texas, seeing them on my walks brings back sweet memories. Do you know how crawfish protect their burrows when summer comes?
They their mud towers or opening to their burrow to keep as much water in them as possible. Read more about them here.
Lucky Me!
My youngest daughter was able to be home for her birthday! She wanted me to bake her a cake like when she was little. I surprised her with a doll cake.
Inspirations
I have been busy looking over the years a lot of stories I have written. I am enjoying working on past stories and making them come alive. I look forward to sharing them with you one day.
Story Garden Interview
My newsletter I shared how the children author Eugena Chu was a guest in the Story Garden. Eugenia Chu’s books will make a great addition to your children’s library.
Combining Shine and the Story Garden!
If you could travel around the world where all would you go. Send it in to SHINE!
Fun activity ideas
- Easy drawing for kids – YouTube a Cupcake
- My Kids Time – Tongue Twisters
- Recipe for Finger Paint for toddlers
- Online Acting Lessons for Kids with international Actress Emma Quintin
The Story Garden
The Stories for this Month…
- The Little Girl in the Moon by author Diann Floyd Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- The Little Girl in the Moon and the Big Idea by author Diann Floyd Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- The Little Girl in the Moon and Moxie and Tycho Town by author Diann Floyd Boehm and illustrator and song writer Katherine Louise Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day by author Judith Voirst (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- The Borrowers by author Mary Norton (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- John Patrick Norman McHennessy by author John Burningham (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Where is Willy by author Robert Bright (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- The Little Train that Saved the Day by author Charlotte Steiner (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- The Berenstain Bear, The Bears Vacation by author Stan and Jan Berenstain (Read by International Speaker Lorraine Taylor)
- The Little Mouse and the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by author Audrey and Don Wood (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- More Hugs by author Dave Ross (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Wynken, Blynken & Nod by children’s poet Eugene Field (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Little Fox Goes to the End of the World by author Ann Tompert (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Pinkerton by author Steven Kellog (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- New Neighbors for Nora by author Johanna Hurwitz (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Can I Keep Him by author Steven Kellog (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Put Me in the Zoo by author Robert Lopshire (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
- Interview with children’s author Eugenia Chu
Shine!
The pictures being sent in are wonderful. Keep them coming. If you missed last month’s Shine, catch up now…
Fun with Words
Fun with words is just around the corner. Make sure you check it out. I have added a word search.
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Until next month, remember ‘Embrace Imagination!’
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