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One of Zuno’s favorite authors is Sandra Boynton. She specializes in board books and some of our favorites are: Doggies (of course!), Barnyard Dance, Blue Hat, Green Hat, and But Not the Hippopotamus.

My kids love movie trailers. They constantly check the internet for upcoming films and previews. Since Easter is fresh on our minds, I want you to consider Easter a preview of coming attractions. Look up John 11: 21-26. Lazarus has died and this is part of the conversation between his sister Martha and Jesus. “Lord,”…

The American Girls Collection gives insight into various historical periods and teaches great values as well. You may be familiar with classic American Girl characters like Samantha, Felicity, Molly, and Kit who have made their way to the big screen. Even if dolls aren’t your thing (they weren’t mine either), you’ll enjoy the stories.

Easter is coming and Zuno picks The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by Dubose Heyward. Read about the country bunny who dreams to be an Easter bunny but has set aside that dream to raise her family. Is now her time to shine?

One favorite place for a quick family getaway is the Wildcatter Ranch. Fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, skeet shooting, archery—this place has it all. A small herd of Longhorn cattle live on the property and you can feed them by hand. The cowboys know each one, both by how they look and by their personalities. Each…

Katherine Peterson’s Bridge to Terebithia is a touching story about friendship and bringing out the best in one another. Iron sharpens iron in this unlikely friendship between Jess and Leslie. Have the Kleenex ready. This one tugs at your heart. Boys, don’t be tempted to bypass this one. Check it out and see what you…

This week, Zuno has chosen Stanley and Rhoda by Rosemary Wells. If you have more than one child in your litter, your older ones will appreciate Stanley’s predicaments. We firstborns know what a challenge our younger siblings can be.

We have friends and family who own land out in the country. When we visit, we pile into the pickup truck and drive around; usually, we feed cattle or go out to an old farmhouse. When you are driving out in the country, there are gates leading from one pasture or property to the next.…

This week, I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite authors, France Hodgson Burnett. She authored The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. These beautiful stories highlight the best in people in the worst of circumstances. Moms, A Little Princess is a must read for your princess and sets a…

Zuno is seeing spots this week with Robert Lopshire’s Put Me in the Zoo. This is a great early reader book. Non-readers will enjoy rhymes, colors, and silliness.