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When words and pictures come together to TELL a story and a child and an adult come together to READ a story ... there’s magic.

Journaling my journey as I explore the transformative power of children’s literature and the magic of picture books.

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Barbarians, Soccer Ball, Glitter, Lemon, and Spoon

Barbarians, Soccer Ball, Glitter, Lemon, and Spoon

I think that thinking about picture books is maybe making me more mindful.

FamilyEmily AkinsJuly 13, 2018kid lit, kidlit, kidlitlove, picture books, childrenslit, children's booksComment

Souvenirs and a Sense of Place

Souvenirs and a Sense of Place

I was already buying this book before I realized just how keenly its narrative reflects San Antonio.

FamilyEmily AkinsJune 29, 2018kidlit, childrensbook, children's picture books, children's books, children's literature, kidlitlove, kidsbooks, san antonio, travel, books as souvenirs, kids books, all around us, xelena gonzalez, adriana m garcia Comment

Prairie Lyfe

Prairie Lyfe

Our family took a trip to the Flint Hills of Kansas. There was a lot of wind, a lot of sun, and some books about the prairie.