Poetry Books for Kids
Looking for some fun “Poetree” books for kids? These books include poems about nature, trees, history, and more. Actually, not all of them are for… Read More »Poetry Books for Kids
Christie Wright Wild
Barbados Blackbelly Sheep
Elk? Sheep? Goat? That’s what my family was wondering when the elk farm near my house suddenly switched gears and housed this animal instead. It… Read More »Barbados Blackbelly Sheep
Happy Dinosaur Day
Did you know that there are TWO National Dinosaur Days in the U.S.? Yep, it’s May 15th and June 1st! Don’t know why there are… Read More »Happy Dinosaur Day
Helicopter Seeds and Angel Wings
Every spring and fall, Maple trees drop their seeds as little “helicopter” wings. Need a quick visual reminder for what that is? Watch this 10-second… Read More »Helicopter Seeds and Angel Wings
What Do You Do with a 4-Leaf Clover?
As a nature lover, I love 4-leaf clovers, waterfalls, dandelions, and starry nights. So what do you do with a 4-leaf clover? First, you have… Read More »What Do You Do with a 4-Leaf Clover?
14 Days of Valentines
Every Valentine’s Day, I run a fun little literary challenge beginning on Valentine’s Day. (duh) It goes for at least 14 days through the end… Read More »14 Days of Valentines
Buzz and the Dandelions
No, it’s not the name of another dandelion book I’m writing, but the name of a YouTube video that went viral. Buzz and the Dandelions… Read More »Buzz and the Dandelions
Dragons Are For Real…
Do dragons really exist? I’m not here to debate the question. Rather, I’d like to highlight this animal as a really fun creature for kids… Read More »Dragons Are For Real…
What Do Seahorses Look Like?
Seahorses actually look like a lot of different animals combined. I love animals, learning about animals, and writing about animals, though I do not own… Read More »What Do Seahorses Look Like?
How Are Kaleidoscopes Made?
The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by a Scottish man named David Brewster. He wasn’t trying to invent the kaleidoscope; he was just following his… Read More »How Are Kaleidoscopes Made?