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Make It Grow

March 21, 2019Poppy's Favorites, Spring0

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens I don’t know how March is faring where you are, but in Oklahoma springs…

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A Walk in the Forest

March 14, 2019Maple's Favorites, Summer0

Every parent has certain things they are adamant about passing onto their children. Whether it be kindness, hard work, faith, courage, education, or a long list of multiple things, each parent is tasked with teaching their children the most important things in life. My husband…

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In My Heart . . .

March 1, 2019Poppy's Favorites, Spring, Valentine's Day2

In a time when the innocence of our sweet children is under attack, their feelings couldn’t be more important. I’m not sure how familiar you may be with current circumstances, but social media news has been flooded with warnings to protect your children from newly-discovered…

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Pink and Say

February 18, 2019Black History Month, Maple's Favorites, Veterans Day1

I’ve been putting off writing this post. Not because I don’t have so much to say and so much love for this book, but because I want to give this book what it deserves.  Pink and Say is a true historical biography written about Pinkus…

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Top 5 | Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2019Featured, Top 10, Valentine's Day1

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Just in case you’re still looking for gifts, here are a few charming books we think are great for the occasion! Our 5 top Valentine books: In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek, illustrated by Christine RousseyThis imaginative…

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The Pink Umbrella

February 10, 2019Maple's Favorites, Spring1

The Pink Umbrella was a book I found by accident. I quickly realized I had found a treasure. Welcome to one of the most charming books I’ve seen and read!  It tells the story of Adele, who runs a small cafe called the Polka Dot…

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Top 10 | Winter

February 6, 2019Featured, Top 10, Winter0

You’ve probably heard the quote, “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile”. I’ve always assumed this is because what comes after autumn is the proverbial frown on everyone’s face. With the frigid temperatures, inevitable weight gain, pale and dry skin, being stuck indoors, this quote always…

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Must Be Mice

February 1, 2019Poppy's Favorites, Winter0

Well, here we are again. It didn’t take long for me to share another book illustrated by Teagan White, but I promise it’s worth it. In fact, we love this book so much, you can also find it in our Top 10 Winter list! Mice…

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My Goodnight Book

January 22, 2019Poppy's Favorites2

High-waisted pants. Oversized sweaters. Denim…anything. We can thank the 90s for many of our current fashion (re)trends, and honestly I’m not going to complain. Although I was born in the 80s, I’m a 90s kid at heart, and I grew up sporting overalls, saddle oxfords,…

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No Days Like Snow Days

January 17, 2019Maple's Favorites, Winter0

I’m home today, which is a rarity for mid-week. But, today is a snow day! Some of us don’t have to say goodbye to those when we graduate public school. In fact, this winter has been full of snow days (I believe this is number…

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We are a kindergarten teacher and a graphic designer who absolutely love beautiful children’s books. Our families have loved these stories, and we hope yours will too. Let’s get carried away together!

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