One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss is a book filled with rhyming and make believe silly creatures, what’s not to love? As you read this book, let your imagination run wild and think about what life at your house would be if you had a
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March 1st is coming! Are you ready? Why you say? You try and try and try but can’t think of why And you’re afraid that you might cry! It’s okay, we are talking about Read Across America Day. The National Education Association created Read Across America as an annual event to
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The Perfect Hug Joanna Walsh (Author), Judi Abbot (Illustrator) Have you ever asked yourself if the perfect hug truly exists? The Perfect Hug takes its readers on a journey exploring hugs. Are all hugs the same? Do some hugs feel different from others? Are some hugs only made for certain
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Tuesday, February 5th is National Pancake Day! In 2006 International House of Pancakes held its first National Pancake Day. In exchange for giving away free pancakes, they ask for a donation for charity. In the past 6 years they have raised 10 million dollars. This year the money donated will
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Is Winter Over? Do you know more than a groundhog? Groundhog Day is coming on February 2! Don’t forget to make your own personal prediction about winter and compare your insight and knowledge with Punxsutawney Phil’s official announcement! Amazon.com Widgets
Kindergiggles would like to congratulate Jon Klassen on receiving the Caldecott Medal! The 75th Caldecott Medal was awarded to Jon for his illustrative talents in This Is Not My Hat. Jon was a double winner yesterday as the book Extra Yarn was named as a Caldecott Honor Book for 2013. Congratulations also go
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The wait is almost over! The winner of the 2013 Caldecott Medal will be announced on January 28, 2013! The announcement will be made at 8 am PST and can be watched live online at ala.org. This is the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal and something that you don’t
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It’s mid-January and we are experiencing the full force of winter weather. Take a break from the cold and ice, make some hot chocolate and curl up with some great books about winter fun. Once you’ve been inspired by reading about winter adventures, you’ll be ready to head back outside
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It’s a simple concept, a day to celebrate moms, right? Well not always; sometimes a mom’s idea of celebration isn’t the same idea as her husband’s and children’s. Remember last year? Did you want to sleep in only to be awakened extra early by everyone trooping into you room with
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Contrary to popular opinion, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s independence but rather a day to remember the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, it’s a day to celebrate and honor Mexican culture. One of the reasons
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