This was one of my very favorite books when I was first teaching.  I found the drawings fascinating and they make such great story starters.

The first year I taught, I let all of my students choose one of the illustrations as the basis of a story. I photocopied the picture for each one so they could easily refer to it while writing.  They came up with some great stories!

I was so glad to see this back in print and getting lots of activity in bookstores. Love this book for older elementary students!  It would also be fun for younger children to just discuss the illustrations and make up stories without writing them down.  Or, if they are really into it, daddy or mama could write the story the child dictates. 

There were a few series of books I read over and over and over again while growing up.  I would be hard pressed to rank them, but I know that the All-of-a-Kind Family series would rank in the top three for sure.  I absolutely loved these books. I can still see in my mind where they were on the library shelves at the public library.  I took them out many times.

I’ve written more about this series at All-of-a-Kind Family Classic Children’s Books.  There is also The All-of-a-Kind Family Companion (PDF) prepared by The Association of Jewish Libraries for use with the series.

I received an email alerting me to a new website devoted to all things Anne of Green Gables: Forever Anne.

It is sponsored by the Canadian government as well as PEI tourism groups.  They are open to having people guest write posts so if this interests you, you might check it out!

Enjoy! 

I have four Thanksgiving articles over on Suite101 that have lots of simple ideas for Thanksgiving.  If you are looking for something quick or a new tradition, you should check these out!

Thanksgiving Ideas, Projects and Writing Prompts

Creative Thanksgiving Ideas for Children

Create Meaningful Family Thanksgiving Traditions

Classic Thanksgiving Children’s Picture Books

Let me know if you find something you really enjoy.  I always like to hear the ideas that people find most helpful or inspiring.

Enjoy! 

This is an interesting freebie provided today by Homeschool Freebie of the Day: A Day with Charles Dickens.

I started reading when I downloaded it and had to force  myself to stop!  Very engaging and easy to read. As I skimmed ahead I saw a section that deals with his Christian faith and I look forward to reading that when I get a few minutes.

It is only available today so if this interests you, head over now!