Have you heard of mobile libraries? What about a library carried on the back of a donkey? In the late… Read more Two Picture Books About the Biblioburro
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Historical Highlights #056
Historical highlights for the first week of fall coming right up! Read about broadside ballads, textiles, art criticism, real estate,… Read more Historical Highlights #056
Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love discovering historical picture books. I find them… Read more Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
Favourite Things: August Edition
At the beginning of the month I noticed online that some kids were already going back to school. One of… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist and political activist. Her accomplishments form an impressive list: First Eastern African woman… Read more Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
Historical Highlights #045
This week’s historical highlights touch on World War I, Sir Thomas More, sliced bread, Metis archaeology, St. George, and mermaids.… Read more Historical Highlights #045
Favourite Things: June (Special Announcement!)
I was going to write my usual post of favourites from the past month, mentioning this cookbook I’ve been reading,… Read more Favourite Things: June (Special Announcement!)
Coal Mining Roundup
Last August when some relatives were visiting from New York, we did a little sightseeing in the Drumheller, Alberta area. One… Read more Coal Mining Roundup
Three Picture Books About Julia Child
Have you seen the movie Julie & Julia? I’ve watched it three or four times. I love the idea of a… Read more Three Picture Books About Julia Child
Historical Highlights #040
Historical highlights of the week include some fascinating articles about archaeology and art. I hope you’ll read on. All of… Read more Historical Highlights #040
Favourite Things: May Edition
May is almost over, so it’s time for my monthly “report.” Before I get into the best books I read… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have lots of pictures to share this month. I hope you enjoy this peek into what’s been keeping me… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Historical Highlights #034
Iron Maiden, Bonnie Prince Charlie, NASA, the Pavement Bookworm, William Morris, and more… I hope you’re intrigued by this week’s… Read more Historical Highlights #034