Aug 26th is National Dog Day. Some days are better than others. This would be one. Today, I spent some time in the library, re-acquainting myself to several books about man’s best friend. With Bailey at my feet, I was curled up in my reading chair, reading. May have been people hours, may have beenContinue reading “August 26 “Squirrel””
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April 26 ‘let me tell you ’bout the birds and the bees, and the flowers and the trees”
April 26th is National Arbor Day, this year. It falls on the last Friday of April. Arbor Day was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton. It is a great holiday because it is a forward looking holiday. Most holidays we remember or look back on. Arbor Day we prepare for the future. We plant treesContinue reading “April 26 ‘let me tell you ’bout the birds and the bees, and the flowers and the trees””
April 29 ‘dancing under the stars’
Happy stargazing on April 29, International Astronomy Day. (shouldn’t it be Astronomy Night?) I have several old astronomy books printed with gold on the covers-pictorial boards. Both books are quite striking with the gold, even with their age. First is “The Expanse of Heaven” by Richard Proctor, published in 1874. The second “Giant Sun andContinue reading “April 29 ‘dancing under the stars’”
February 22 “A is for Amy who fell down the stairs”
How about a world of fantasy, macabre and just a little Gorey…Edward Gorey. His birthday is February 22, 1925. Edward Gorey had a very unusual look at life, and his illustrated books showcase a twisted sense of humor. I have a good collection of Gorey, including ‘the Gashlycrumb Tinies’ an alphabet book of 26 childrenContinue reading “February 22 “A is for Amy who fell down the stairs””
February 5 ‘windy weather blows’
Today is National Weatherpersons Day (changed recently by the National Weather Service). It is also Disaster Day which can help us manage through disasters, caused through the weather. The first book is a pop-up book called “The Weather” by Maike Biederstaedt, 2021. I have an extensive pop-up book collection, many were from my mom. She loved collecting pop-upContinue reading “February 5 ‘windy weather blows’”
January 27 ‘arbeit macht frei’
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The United Nations picked this day, as it is the anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation in WWII. The United States Holocaust Museum reminds everyone, “it is more important than ever for us to recognize the critical lessons of Holocaust history as we commemorate the victims and honor the survivors.” I first haveContinue reading “January 27 ‘arbeit macht frei’”
January 24 “teacher…leave us kids alone”
Today is International Day of Education, and Weedless Wednesday. We have a book for each event. For International Day of Education, I have an aptly named book “A Student’s History of Education” by Frank Pierrepont Graves, 1917. This is a very interesting book about the study of education. It has three volumes in one: 1) Ancient Times; 2)Continue reading “January 24 “teacher…leave us kids alone””
January 18 ‘sticky situations’
AA Milnes Birthday is today, January 18; and it is National Winnie-the-Pooh day. Who doesn’t love Winnie-the -pooh? I have several interesting Winnie the Pooh books to show you. The first book is “Winnie-the-Pooh” by A.A. Milne. My copy is from 1961 (it first came out in 1926). I also have “Winnie the Pooh” in Latin, 1961; and alsoContinue reading “January 18 ‘sticky situations’”
January 17 ‘created bifocals’
Today is Ben Franklin’s birthday, January 17, 1706. I would like to display a few Ben Franklin books that were all printed by Peter Pauper Press. While I might have a tough time picking out my favorite book from the library, my favorite collection by far, is the cabinet of Peter Pauper Press books. A small-press printer, PeterContinue reading “January 17 ‘created bifocals’”
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