1,3,5, 2The book goes to… Linda at teacherdanceSeptember 12, 2012 9:12 PM I just checked out two more from our school library, and now I just need some little kids to share them. They are fun! Mini notes to… Jasmine KoSeptember 14, 2012 1:47 AM I tend to relate to bookish characters, so maybe a bookish set of twins? 🙂 Thanks for hosting this celebration!Jasmine tania conwellSeptember 14, 2012 11:23 PM My 6 year old is Bean, always a little mischief. My 8 year old is ivy always planning and… Read more giveaway week 5 →
Have you picked up an Ivy + Bean book yet? Around my house we are devouring them. Andy even read one so he wouldn’t be left out of the dinner… Read more ivy + bean: week 5 →
Many of you know I have a goal for my fiction writing of 1000 words a day. Even though I only meet this goal three or four days a week, there is rarely a day I go without writing any words on my current draft. And just so we’re clear, this is a goal I have when I’m in the midst of a zero draft — meaning, the first time I’m attempting to capture a story. When I’m not writing a zero draft, then my fiction goals change. Right now… Read more a confession (soLs) →
The giveaway recipients are: 3, 5, 7, 6… For the book: Janelle McLaughlinSeptember 7, 2012 11:14 AM No – pick me! 🙂 good to see you today even though we didn’t get to talk much. And three sets of note cards: V (BookBorne)September 7, 2012 3:06 PM Awesome giveaway! Thank you so much. MarshaSeptember 9, 2012 8:53 AM I need more Ivy + Bean! Please….. Heidi GrangeSeptember 7, 2012 4:32 PM Love Ivy + Bean, make me smile. 🙂 Send me an email with your mailing address, and I’ll pass along the… Read more ivy + bean week 4 giveaway →
This week I’d like to share a couple of videos with you. First is a must see book trailer for the series. It is perfect to show in classrooms to… Read more ivy + bean take care of the babysitter: videos →
Using a Random Number Generator, these four commenters will receive the giveaways: 4, 9, 11, 1Please email me your mailing address. It will also be helpful if you indicate Ivy + Bean week three giveaway in your note.A copy of book three goes to: Our Learning CollectionAugust 30, 2012 12:48 PMWhat a fun review! You’ve convinced me to read this book! We love studying fossils so I’m sure this will be a favorite one here. Thanks for sharing your review! And three sets of mini notes to: elsieAugust 30, 2012… Read more ivy + bean week 3 giveaways →
Stephanie finished book three last weekend, worked her way through book four and is now into book five. Meanwhile she’s hooked Hannah on the series, and last night Sam finished… Read more ivy + bean book three: book review →
Blogger seems to be having some issues with posting images. Since the Ivy + Bean book 3 post is image-rich, I’m going to try throughout the day to see if I can get the post up. Please be patient and check back later. Thanks for understanding.
The greatest test of courage on the earth is to bear defeat without Losing heart. — R. G. Ingersoll Spirit is a fragile thing. Mine is strong and fresh in the morning. The day wears on it, rubbing it, thinning it, scrapping it until it is merely threads. I get in my car and begin the restoration. I drive in silence, listening to the hum of tires on the road. I clear my mind of the poison. Thoughts that question my worth, my beliefs, my ability. I breathe deep and remember. Choice… Read more courage (soLs) →
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