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May-mester Sewing Classes
I’m excited to announce my next round of classes for kids in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago! Sewing is something that I started when I was quite young. I want to inspire a new generation of sewists and quilters to experience the beautiful things that they can make and the joy that comes along with…
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Grubby Gopher, Pocket Gopher
Is a Gopher a pest? They can be, but there are some really helpful things that they do… Check out the information below and see what you think. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more…
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Chicoree, the American Goldfinch
American Goldfinches are a great bird to try and attract to your backyard bird feeder. They love seeds, especially nyjer and sunflower seeds, which makes it easy for them to be year-round in many places around the United States. One thing that Peter Rabbit picks up on in The Burgess Bird Book for Children are…
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Prickly Porky, North American Porcupine
Avi fittingly names the Porcupine in his books Ereth. Can you see why below? Porcupines are a cool animal, just check it out: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them: Until next…
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Linnet, the Purple Finch
The name Linnet and why Burgess would choose it, caused me to pause and think this morning. Amazingly in my research, I discovered that it comes from Welsh, French origin and means “songbird.” I am always encouraged by Thornton W. Burgess’ thoroughness when delivering natural history to children. To think about how much thought and…
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