Hold On

  Hold On I know that something is changing Growing The moment hits me Here Constant Cultivated Learning Growing toward the sunshine These days are gold. Little fingers Reaching for mine Hugs around my legs Giggles and smiles.    

Lines

They tell a story A mark on the page Together bringing meaning Life History Struggle Happiness All shown on a face In a smile

No limits

Last summer when my baby was tiny, we would load up in the car and drive through the forest tunnel to the little library in the village near us. I brought the stroller, but not for baby girl. She wanted to be out of her car seat and looking around. So all the books got

5 Reasons to Fall in Love With Picture Books

There is something magical about the picture book. And that magic is not just for children. The joy and discovery may intrigue an adult, if they slow down to enjoy the beauty of this format/genre. Here are some reasons to fall in love with picture books. Connection: Sharing a picture book and reading aloud with

Draw to Learn

I’m a painter. I love the swish of my brush in the water and picking up pigment. I LOVE mixing colors and applying washes. The details in the process of painting is what truly gets me excited. But when it comes to drawing… I have a lot to learn. But I had an epiphany the