For me this is the time of year when the magic begins. It's always the same--one seed, small enough to tuck under a fingernail, a bit of soil, water and sunshine. And soon a sprout. And a few months after that: a basket of tomatoes or a table full of chilis. It's always the same and always exciting. As a … [Read more...] about The Magical Season of Seeds
Finding Wonder
A Trip to Minneapolis and Talk about Wonder
I am all excited to be headed up to Minneapolis to talk about wonder with education students, teachers, friends, lovers of children's books--The Chase Lecture, Tuesday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m. at the Elmer L. Anderson Library (also known as the Kerlan). If you are in the area I would love to see you. Wonder is so much … [Read more...] about A Trip to Minneapolis and Talk about Wonder
Begin with a Bee – Storywalk in Central Park, Jones County, Iowa
Central Park in Oxford Junction, Jones County, Iowa, is a beautiful spot with prairie, woods, a man-made lake, and lots of trails. Michele Olson is a naturalist on staff there, tasked with developing in kids an appreciation for nature. She is dedicated and effective. And, as part of her job, she has set up a story walk … [Read more...] about Begin with a Bee – Storywalk in Central Park, Jones County, Iowa
Wonder in October
Last month I had the pleasure of participating in the Central Wisconsin Book Festival. In that presentation I wanted to talk about wonder, partly because in Begin with a Bee we talk about wonder: Here’s the wonder: her tiny body, (not even an inch) holds everything she needs to create a whole colony of bees— this … [Read more...] about Wonder in October
