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Mountain Magic, “Take Me Home to The Place I Belong”

Posted on June 3, 2014 by hendersonintraining

Our Featured Friend: Mountain Magic by Alice Boggs Lentz Every autumn, since I moved away from my home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, I’d come home to be near my mother and my mountains. When Mom went Home in 2010, everything changed. … Continue reading →

Posted in summer | Tagged Alice Boggs Lentz, bridge generations, creek adventures, David Griffin, doxology, grandma's house, hymn-sings, Mountain Magic, mountain trails, nastalgic memories, Ruth Bell Graham, slingshots, summer vacation | Leave a comment

Revolutionary War on Wednesday, “In Honor of Memorial Day”, 2

Posted on May 30, 2014 by hendersonintraining

Our Featured Friend: Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne In celebration of Memorial Day this week, this Magic Tree House book continues to be our Featured Friend, because it helps us learn valuable American history in a creative way, thus honoring those who fought … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Memorial Day | Tagged Americana, George Washington, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope Osborne, Memorial Day, Patriots, redcoats, Revolutionary War, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, Scholastic, The Crisis, Thomas Paine | 1 Comment

Revolutionary War on Wednesday, “In Honor of Memorial Day”, 1

Posted on May 28, 2014 by hendersonintraining

Our Featured Friend: Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne In honor of Memorial Day this week, I selected Revolutionary War on Wednesday because it features a war that led to America’s freedom and because my eight-year-old loves the Magic … Continue reading →

Posted in America | Tagged #22, 1776, Delaware River, Freedom, George Washington, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope Osborne, Memorial Day, Patriots, Pennsylvania, redcoats, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, Scholastic, The Crisis, Thomas Paine | Leave a comment

Charlotte’s Web: “A Farm, A Fair, & A Friendship”

Posted on May 22, 2014 by hendersonintraining

Introducing Our Featured Friend: Charlotte’s Web by E.B.White Forward by Kate DiCamillo This is one friend that I don’t need to introduce to you as you are probably already a fan of this story. However, as I started reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm, Friendship, miracle | Tagged Charlotte, Charlotte's Web, E.B.White, Farm, Fern, friendship, Garth Williams, Harper Collins Publishers, Kate DiCamillo, Miracles, Newbery Honor Book, pig, spider, Wilbur | Leave a comment

Kidbook Clip: “Usborne Week, Post-Party Peak”

Posted on May 16, 2014 by hendersonintraining

Good morning Kidsbook Friends, Last night I hosted my first one hour on-line party ever and wasn’t sure what to expect. Thought I’d share the process as it was so cool and may inspire you to host your own party! After logging … Continue reading →

Posted in Usborne Books | Tagged Catherine Perdomo, Usborne book on-line party, Usborne Books | 1 Comment