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Take a 👀 at Fairy Tale Summer!

Hi Reader, Oh my—Fairy Tale Summer is underway, and we are already having so. much. fun. Do you know my favorite part about this brand new program we made for you? It's completely flexible and customizable. Got 10 weeks to read fairy tales? We've got you. Would you rather do a 5-week version? We made that, too. Now, what about your kids . . . Are they all littles? All bigs? Do you have both littles and bigs? 🙋🏼♀️ ✅ Check, ✅ check, ✅ check. Peek at the Sample Pages I think I can safely say...

6 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, It's HERE! Fairy Tale Summer is here, we could not possibly be more excited about it. Fairy Tale Summer is a fun & flexible program that will give your family just enough structure to keep your days from melting into chaos, and just enough fun to keep your kids asking for more. 🌟 There are three tracks available in Fairy Tale Summer (you have access to all three when you join us — there's truly something for everyone!) You can choose to do any of the tracks over 5 weeks, over 10...

11 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Fairy tales are the stories that shape so many of our childhoods, but they are more than just whimsical tales for children. They often hold deep, gospel truth and offer profound insight into the Christian life. They have the power to inspire hope, ignite courage, and spark delight . . . . . . not only our children, but in us, too. Fairy tales aren't merely stories, they’re vessels of light in our modern world. In the newest Read-Aloud Revival® podcast, I talk about why fairy tales...

13 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, It's summer booklist time! The June Picture Booklist includes frogs, turtles, foxes, ponds, and some early-summer outdoor adventuring. A few favorites from the list: Beyond the Pond For kids who can't get enough of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. An imaginative take on what lies right outside, if only we let our imaginations go free. Duck Says Don't! Funny, funny, funny. Duck is just trying to keep order on the pond. Will he succeed? Albert This one is new to...

20 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, "A picture book is an art gallery for the lap." That’s something we say all the time here at Read-Aloud Revival, and in our newest podcast episode, I'm showing one of my tippy-top favorite examples of this! We're diving into the enchanting world of illustrated picture books with Scott Gustafson, the master illustrator behind the breathtaking illustrations in the beloved Classic Fairy Tales picture book. Scott’s work has captivated the imagination of readers of all ages, and he...

27 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, It's time! Sarah Mackenzie's newest book, Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World. officially lands on bookshelves everywhere today. 😍 Legendary picture book creator Barbara Cooney once noticed that the library in her little town by the sea needed attention. A library, she knew, should be a kind of paradise. And because Barbara did whatever she set her mind to, she made it one. Barbara Cooney was the author and/or illustrator of some of the best children's stories ever...

29 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Goodness, it's been a whirlwind of happy happenings over here at Waxwing, Read-Aloud Revival's new boutique publishing house. AND THE WINNER IS... We can now officially call ourselves an "award-winning boutique publishing house" because my husband and I went to the IBPA Benajmin Franklin Awards last month, and Waxwing won THREE Gold medals. 🥇🥇🥇 While Everyone Is Sleeping won Gold for Best Interior Design (Children's/YA) and Best Picture Book (ages 4-7). A Little More Beautiful won...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, At my house, summer tends to go one of two ways. Either I over-plan, sign us up for way too many things, and anxiously worry that we're not "squeezing enough out of our summer" OR . . . . . . utter chaos. 🤪 The chaos mode starts as bliss, actually. We ditch the schedules, shake off the shackles of our schooly responsibilities, and relish our new summer freedoms. But by the fourth week, no one's doing any chores, everyone’s got way too much screen time, bedtimes have gone out the...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Summer is right around the corner, and here’s what I propose: a relaxed, simple summer that offers just enough structure to keep those long, sticky days from melting into chaos . . . . . . and just enough fun to keep your kids asking for more. Oh, and also? Fairy tales. Lots of them! You’re invited to join us for Fairy Tale Summer, a whole-family book club that will immerse your kids in fairy tales all summer long. So . . . what's inside? FAMILY BOOK CLUB GUIDE The exclusive Fairy...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I'm teaching a new FREE workshop tomorrow, and you're invited! What we'll talk about: How reading fairy tales can make your summer easier (and more fun) The fairy tales I recommend for every age The tippy top thing you can do to make sure your kids make delightful memories this summer (it’s way less work than you think) The workshop is happening live online on May 7, 2024. Save your FREE seat by clicking the button below: Choose a time and save your seat 🏰 See you there! xo, Sarah...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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