Today I invite you to choose hope over hate. America has figured out how to hate. Unfortunately, I feel it is the one thing we currently excel at. So, we can choose to join in on the hate, or steer away and choose hope. Along with hope comes joy, kindness, compassion, empathy, acceptance and love.Continue reading “Hope over Hate”
Author Archives: Christina Dankert
Before school starts…
It’s August…which usually means back to school. At this point, the post below has been shared 196,000 times on Facebook. I am thankful to see it shared by so many parents, teachers and friends. The more I see this post, the more I keep thinking about how amazing it would be if every family didContinue reading “Before school starts…”
In memory of author, Sarah Schwarcz
I didn’t know it was possible to feel such tremendous grief for someone that I never had the opportunity to meet in person. I invite you to read this post filled with stories and photos as I work through my own grief to honor an amazing woman who passed away last week. In 2021, IContinue reading “In memory of author, Sarah Schwarcz”
A to Z Blog Challenge Reflection 2024
30 days. 26 posts. 40 books! I feel super proud to share all of these picture books. Thank you to all of the authors for writing incredible stories to share with the world. Please enjoy a recap of all 26 posts incase you missed any. A – The Arabic Quilt & Abdul’s Story B –Continue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge Reflection 2024”
Z is for a to Z
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Thank you for reading! I hope you found a new book or too for the young readers/listeners in your life. Bucket Filling from A to Z: The Key to Being Happy Written by: Carol McCloud & Caryn Butzke Illustrated by: Glenn Zimmer TheContinue reading “Z is for a to Z”
Y is for Yasmin
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Meet Yasmin Written by: Saadia FaruqiIllustrated by: Hatem Aly An early reader chapter book series that will be sure to delight readers. The Yasmin series is a celebration of Pakistani-American culture with relatable problems that second graders are trying to solve. There isContinue reading “Y is for Yasmin”
X is for What About X?
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. What About X?Written by: Anne Marie Houppert Illustrated by: Daniel Wiseman A cute story that works through the alphabet and items to bring for a camping adventure. X is not sure what they should bring and what makes it special. Please support thisContinue reading “X is for What About X?”
W is for Water & Which
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Water PrincessWritten by: Susan Verde Illustrated by: Peter H. Reynolds The story of a little girl and her mother in Africa who have to walk miles to gather water, then walk home, boil it and finally have a drink…only to repeat theContinue reading “W is for Water & Which”
V is for Violet’s Victory
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Violet’s VictoryWritten by: Valerie Goldstein Illustrated by: Alejandro Echavez Violet wants to participate in Sports Day at her school. She walks with crutches for support, which she calls her “magic sticks.” Violet knows she will not be able to keep up with herContinue reading “V is for Violet’s Victory”
U is for Uh-oh…Recess!
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Recess Magic was supposed to be posted with the letter R post, however, it did not load in the final posted version and it can’t be left out. Recess Magic Written by: Bonny Spence Dieterich Illustrated by: Andres Cornejo A fantastic, inclusive pictureContinue reading “U is for Uh-oh…Recess!”
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