As a farm boy growing up in Oklahoma around the turn of the 20th century, James Herman Banning dreamed big. He dreamed of one day touching the sky. But how could Banning, a young African American boy, find a plane much less locate someone who could teach him? In a …
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All Wrapped Up
This year brought us some great reads that would also make for wonderful gifts. Check out this list. BOARD/TODDLER ‘I Am a Baby’ by Katherine Madeline Allen Babies will be engaged in this rollicking read-aloud, as they view pictures of diverse infants and everyday objects. ‘Flip Flap Find! Counting 1, 2, …
Read More »At a Glance: Community
Sara and Sammy Baunoch had already created their own culinary community online, combining cooking and culture in a weekly Web series called “Sup.” In each episode, they make different dishes from around the world, showing the process live on Instagram and then posting a tutorial on YouTube. Then this past …
Read More »Crafted Tales
Sketching, painting, poetry, photography and even the viola are represented in this collection of children’s books celebrating the arts. Board/Toddlers:‘ABC: Early Learning at the Museum’ Much more than your average alphabet ook, “ABC: Early Learning at the Museum” features artifacts from all over the world that can be found at …
Read More »Love It!
February book selections are all about love: stories about love itself, stories to share with those we love and stories that foster a love of reading, storytelling and togetherness. Our list was chosen with the help of JoAnn Fruchtman from The Children’s Bookstore in Roland Park. BOARD BOOKS: I Love …
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