The Kind Wolf, by Jozef Wilson
Bunny and Tree, by Balaint Zsako
And So To Bed, by Molly Brett
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in celebration of children’s literature on world book day and every day
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‘children’s books remind us in uncertain times that there is still much we do know.
kindness matters.
laughter is essential.
caring for each other is everything.’
-The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
That’s a wonderful quote, and so true.
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks, pete
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I/we love Eric Carl.
Beautiful post, Beth.
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<3
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My older child has visited that museum. It’s not too far from where they live.
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I plan to visit one day for sure!
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A good children’s book is full of good drawings and good characters …
“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” —The Twits by Roald Dahl
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I love that book and love all of roald’s books -<3
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((( <3 )))
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<3
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Books are my weakness! Especially children’s books. Picture books that encourage children to want to read.
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me too! and I still collect them –
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…wisdom dipped in words and art…
So good! Thank you, Beth! 🥰
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my pleasure-
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Beautiful post and reminder.
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<3
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💞
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Amen
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One of the perks of my years spent working at the public library, Beth, were time spent in children’s storytimes and hearing my librarian colleagues read from these awesome books!
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very lucky, indeed !
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So my timing is perfect to be on the last chapters of “The Secret Garden”.
I would love to visit that museum.
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oh, I love that book, and me too!
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I cannot believe it’s my first reading. I am sure it will not be my last.
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I say this regularly, but the power of a book to expand a young person’s imagination is one of the best things we can do for them. I was an avid reader early on, because the things I learned and dreamed…
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same!
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Y’know, maybe my favorite activity ever was reading to my kids. The bonds we formed then are still very strong today.
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I could not agree more, and I loved watching them read to their children.
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🥰
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I remember the books I read to my son better than the books I read for myself.
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a lot to times they want us to read their faves over and over and they become ingrained in us
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Delightful, Beth
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I’m a huge fan of them
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Even though it’s been a good 20 years since I read a bedtime story to a kid of mine, I still miss the experience. Some of those children’s books end up finding a permanent place in your heart.
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I still collect them –
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Ooohhh — I must go find that first one for my grandchildren! Thank you.
And yes, what a beautiful quote.
(for some reason, when I comment from my phone, it always signs me in as Anonymous!) :)
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You’ll love it
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Great childrens literature is the cornerstone of our society, and yet we don’t encourage them enough.
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I so agree, I’ve always loved them and still collect them
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I don’t know about the kids today, but I loved my books since I only had books, no tablet or Kindle. Thank God, also my kids grew up with books I read to them. We had a tradition that we read Christmas stories on each Advent Sunday. In the end, I was reading the same few stories since they loved them so much.
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isn’t that wonderful ?
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It so is!!
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Love those pictures Beth!
Children’s books are great and full of adventures.
When my kids were young I’d read them a story each night before bed time. Good memories 😉
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wonderful! I still collect them –
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I still have the Little Drummer Boy from Golden Books. That’s amazing that you still collect children’s books!
Do you have Cinderella?
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I also love and collect golden books! I have cinderella and always have an eye out
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Glad to hear that you are a collector. Do you sell to clients or investors?
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no, just for my personal use
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Love ’em!
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<3
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I am so smitten with the “Kind Wolf” image. Wow, talk about an image saying 1,000 words.
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yes, me too
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I didn’t plan this at all . . . but I have a piece tomorrow that you might like Beth on why I’m reading children’s books instead of turning on the news or scrolling social media. Ha, ha, I guess good timing on my side. Ha, ha.
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perfect!
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That quote by Peter H. Reynolds is spot on. I love children’s picture books and check them out from my library for myself, not necessarily to read to a child. I think some of the “leaders” in DC should read children’s picture books.
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yes, if they were to read them it could be very good for all of us. I still love them as well, read many myself and love to collect them
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Children’s books are a treasure! I buy myself one every Christmas. 🥰 Wonderful share!
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I’m still collecting them too
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Children’s books contain some of the most beautiful art and illustrations within them. Love these examples that you chose, Beth!
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thanks, ab and I so agree. and wonderful lessons as well
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I love the artwork soooo much. So sweet and adorable. This is a lovely and deeply felt post. Thank you.
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you can tell I’m a fan of children’s lit)
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They have such wonderful books and I love the illustrations. Always fun to look at them. I kept some from when the kids were little. Couldn’t part with them.
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I still have a collection and keep adding to it, books both new and old, can’t resist
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I used to love world book day, now since I don’t work in a school anymore, I miss it. I love my books and read a lot though :-)
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great, glad you still love to read
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This is wonderful, Beth! I love the Peter Reynold’s quote. He has a bookstore about an hour away. I must go there! Have you read his new book, Our Table? I have to share this post!!
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Oh wow, I haven’t read hat and can’t wait. I thought you’d like this and share away
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I have to say I’m not comfortable with the ‘new’ way of sharing. I hope readers see it’s your post. You will love his new book. Thanks so much, Beth.
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my pleasure and no worries at all
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🙂
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I love the an so to bed. Opens my the door to my imagination. Thank you! On another note I am working in a 4th grade class. It is challenging yet rewarding as we have threat moments. They have a low work ethic and I struggle with how to help them. I always enjoy your stories of teaching. I was just wondering.
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Beautiful. Love it so much.
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ty!
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I love childrens books especially picture books with a nice message running through them!
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Yes, exactly!
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