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The Homegrown Preschooler Review
The Homegrown Preschooler: Teaching Your Kids in the Places They Live caught my attention from the moment I first saw it on the shelf. My husband and I are raising our two very young children at home, what more could the authors possibly need from a target audience? Although I hesitate to call what we…
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Mouse Paint Review/Activity
Mouse Paint by Ellen Walsh tells the story of three white mice hiding from a cat on a white piece of paper. Upon seeing three jars of paint, the mice decide to each paint themselves a primary color– red, yellow, or blue. Color-mixing shenanigans ensue! This book is a lovely introduction to color theory. It…
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Classic Lit for Babies- Comparison
Last month I began to participate in a mother/daughter book group with my mom, sister and a family friend with her younger daughter. My sister and I are grown, but talking about a novel with our friends reminded me that in just a few short years my littles will be discovering some of our favorite…
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There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather Review
I picked up Linda McGurk’s There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather on a whim. I was home from college on a brief family visit, dreading the return of another winter in Southeast Idaho. I had been panicking over the thought of keeping two small children occupied in temperatures that can drop below 0 degrees…
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What Miss Mitchell Saw Review
Now is a prime time to stargaze. Winter is so cold and summer days are far too long for my little ones to stay awake, but right now the stars are out early and the temperature is just warm enough for a venture outdoors. What Miss Mitchell Saw was an excellent read to prepare for…
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A New Beginning Review
Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new week and a new season, and my mind is ablaze with the rush of a season marked by sunshine and new growth. As such, A New Beginning: Celebrating the Spring Equinox by Wendy Pfeffer sounded alluring. A New Beginning starts by describing what exactly an equinox is. As…
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Fiona’s Lace Review
I have been making a conscious effort to celebrate holidays with more intention. Holidays come and go so quickly! Marking them with celebration helps create a sense of purpose in the year. So this St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to read a few of the Irish culture books in my mother’s library. Fiona’s Lace by…
Up the Mountain
Preschool and parenting literature, elevated
Up the Mountain 