Posted by Gretchen Stern on May 22, 2013.
I could start by telling you about the beautiful view of Lake Champlain from our corner table. I could then tell you about the endless performances, exhibits, and activities for kids taking place all day.
I could tell you about the throngs of children – of all ages – gathered around our table eagerly awaiting a turn with the magnetic poetry…or about the looks on their faces when they won prizes – like new books (everyone who participated won a prize).
Posted by Karen Ruben on May 17, 2013.
“What if our house was like a giant swimming pool and we could swim all day, even when we were eating? And we had a pet dolphin instead of a dog?”
“Hmmm. That would be cool.”
“Mom, what if our car could fly and we could fly right over all the other cars so we would never be stuck in traffic and we could get to Grandma’s really fast?”
“That would be awesome.”
“Mom.
Posted by Karen Ruben on May 10, 2013.
To dogs everywhere!
Nobody captures the sweetness and humor of the family dog better than Vermont author Stephen Huneck. His work is a celebration of what it is to love and be loved by a dog.
While the title character of Huneck’s books is his own black lab, Sally, the star of the show is really every dog, everywhere.
Posted by Gretchen Stern on May 9, 2013.
Amidst a sea of bustling children, adorable little ones in strollers and Ergo carriers, and mamas-to-be looking radiant and curious, Julia and I set up a table at the Good Beginnings First Annual Baby and Child Expo to talk with parents about reading to their children from the get-go.
Posted by Karen Ruben on May 3, 2013.
If you have ever had a small child living in your home, chances are there are several Dr. Seuss books lying around. He is, after all, the best-selling children’s author of all time.
Did you ever notice, though, that there are two different types Dr.
Posted by Karen Ruben on April 18, 2013.
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My girls are trying to figure out life by living, learning, testing, playing, fighting, and reading.
Reading is the cool trick we do every night before bed. After a long day of living, learning, testing, playing and fighting, it’s like a much needed form of therapy, but the relaxing, entertaining variety (if there is such a thing).
Posted by Gretchen Stern on April 17, 2013.
Photo credit: http://www.blog.thehoya.com/i-got-a-pocket-got-a-pocket-full-of-poems/
That’s right. Find your favorite poem (even one you wrote), scribble it on a piece of paper, and put it in your pocket when you get dressed tomorrow morning.
Thursday, April 18 is national Poem in Your Pocket Day, and we’d love for you to join us as we celebrate here at the CLiF office.
Posted by Nina Cavender on April 16, 2013.
One of my favorite things to do is write and read poetry, so I’m excited that April is National Poetry Month!
My suggestion to all you literary scholars/parents out there is to start introducing your kids to poetry early. Poetry can serve as a sense of release, not just a source of entertainment.
Posted by Karen Ruben on April 11, 2013.
I imagine a long time ago, cavemen and women gave their cave children some food, whatever it may have been, and those cave children duly ate it. Task accomplished. Done. Now everyone start looking for more.
Here in America in 2013 things are a might bit different.
Posted by Matt Bushlow on April 9, 2013.
Queen City Ghostwalk, the Burlington company that has, for over a decade, provided haunted history tours to locals and visitors, has found a delightfully creepy way to celebrate National Poetry Month.
On Thursday, April 18th, they will present Fright by Candelight, an evening of dark poetry to benefit CLiF!
