December: The Gift of Giving
To the Little Readers (Read this part out loud to them): What is your favorite part about Christmas? Getting presents? Going to...
November: Be Patient
To the Little Readers (Read this out loud to them): . Did you have a good Thanksgiving? What food did you like best? What holiday comes...
October: It's Good to Be Unique!
To the Little Readers (read this part out loud to them): Have you ever felt…different? Have you ever been the one who wasn’t like...
September: On My Own
To the Little Readers (Read this part out loud to them): Growing up can be fun, but scary too. Whenever you have to try something new, or...
August: Help Each Other
To the Little Readers (Read this part aloud to them): Doesn’t everyone need a little help sometimes? Sometimes we can help with our...
My Apologies
If you haven't seen the new letter on the homepage, please go check it out. I am sorry that I have not kept my promise to share a new...
March: Be Forgiving
It feels so good to get even! Or does it? Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes shares the story of little Lilly the mouse who...
February: Being Kind
Sometimes saying it simply is saying it best, and that is the beauty of this book. “When I’m Feeling Kind” is part of Trace Moroney’s...
January: Being Brave
Always a favorite with Starla audiences, “Thundercake” by Patricia Polacco has been a literary gem for children for decades. Children...
Moral of the Month
cover a variety of adages and character traits. From giving thanks to having courage, wasting not to being kind, there will be a dozen in...
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