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3 Great authors’ childhoods can inspire children’s writing dreams
Duke and Daisy have a new assistant, Dugan the Literary Critic. He spends his time finding great books for children. Here’s what he found for his first assignment. Dugan, the Literary critic, discovered a fantastic book, “Before they were Authors Famous Authors – Famous Writers as Kids.” These illustrious authors’ stories may inspire future…
Read MoreAre your ready for a memorable vacation? Visit one of United States’ Ancient Cities
Are you looking for a life-changing vacation experience? Do you want to go deeper into an understanding of the United States? You’ll discover a more profound admiration for early American history. You’ll find that America has an ancient city. When we think of ancient lost cities and great archeological sites, we typically believe outside…
Read MoreCan your family benefit from an eco-friendly adventure vacation?
Would you and your family prefer to scale a mountain in Colorado or the Himalayas, go scuba diving in the Caribbean or Australia, or wander through a farmer’s market in Italy or Vietnam? What counts — for each of us — is the new ways we see the world — and possibly make…
Read MoreHelp your kids discover Peter Pan’s magic and learn to fly with J. M. Barrie
Duke and Daisy got to thinking about kids today with all the Covid -19 restrictions that kept them from their usual fun activities. They decided that Peter Pan would be a guy to help kids have fun and feel free and adventurous. Since the author of Peter Pan is J.M. Barrie and it’s Mr. Barrie’s…
Read MoreHow to find inspiration to help you recharge by exploring and living with Nature
BLOG-4.22.docx What, in the earth world, is there not to be amazed by and to be steadied by and to cherish? – Mary Oliver Nature is the fundamental gift that gives us so many free benefits. Dhava Patel gives us Five Proven Ways Spending Time in Nature Inspire Creativity. To give you more inspiration…
Read MoreNative Americans are receiving well-deserved honors
Native Americans in the United States began over tens of thousands of years ago. Many archaeologists believe it may have been about 1200 BC. For the past 500 years, Native American people have faced multiple issues, including genocide, dislocation, and various forms of physical, mental, and social abuse. Today, things are looking brighter for Native…
Read More3 Great ideas for a children’s literary book tour this summer.
Duke and Daisy are packing their travel bags for their suggestions to take your kids on a literary road trip this summer. They believe in Saint Augustine’s quote. “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Saint Augustine They’re packing their suitcases with children’s novels and picture…
Read MoreGet outdoors to stay healthy, happy, and hopeful.
As Paulo Coelho says, “It’s the simple things in life that are most extraordinary.” And that’s what nature is for you. It gives you spectacular gifts. Open a door, walk outside, and soak up nature. It’s incredible to discover how many great beautiful gifts we receive when we take an excursion in the natural state.…
Read MoreNine books and magical book locations to help your wanderlust when you can’t travel
“Books are the plane and the train and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.” Anna Quindlen Settle back, relax, and get ready for a journey that may be better than a plane, boat, or car trip you will ever like. So don’t bemoan your fate…
Read MoreIncrease your creativity with a journey to ancient civilizations
“Leonardo da Vinci travels to the Holy Land to uncover a secret that has shaped the fate of all civilizations.” ― Amerigo Consta, Codex: The Origin of Thought During this period, with extra time at home, you have an excellent opportunity to discover new worlds and expand your creativity. You may…
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