Thinking of a family vacation to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks? Find out what facilities will be open in each park by summer, fun things to do with kids, tips for where to stay, children’s books and guides about the parks.
Read more…National Parks Update and Tips
Already we’re thinking about summer, and exploring national parks. Here’s national parks update, tips for safely visiting, free entrance days, campground reservations, check for weather conditions, children’s books, and more.
Read more…Celebrate Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is coming up – it’s the Year of the Ox.
Legends and lucky symbols of the New Year, videos of San Francisco and Bangkok celebrations, children’s books, fun food and virtual events online to celebrate the holiday.
Children’s Books Winter Wonders
Children’s books transport us to the coldest places on earth, the poetry of snow, mythical journeys in winter landscapes, true stories of Antarctica, the beauty and wildlife of winter woods, joy and imagination of a city changed by snow overnight.
Read more…Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – a holiday celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Families remember and honor deceased relatives with flowers, candles, altars, and special foods.
Read more…London Mystery Books
London is a dramatic setting for mystery books, made famous with cases of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Here’s our list of new and favorite children’s mystery books, from daring detectives in Victorian London, to World War II spies, intrigue at court of Elizabeth I, and contemporary adventures in the city.
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