We’ve just returned from a fabulous week on the Oregon coast. Where to find giant green anemones, sea stars and driftwood forts, flip-flop fish and bio-luminescent sea cave, Wizard’s Hat rock formation, a lighthouse operating since 1870 and sand dunes that seem to go on forever.
Read more…Read Paris: A lion, dog, duck, cats, and …?
Before visiting Paris with young kids, read delightful stories about animals in Paris.
The adventures of a lion who roars in the metro, a dog learns to speak French and becomes a Paris-chien, cats explore Paris to find a surprise round and musical, the duck who turns Paris upside down when he comes to visit, and a mouse magnifique who’s the best judge of cheese.
Read more…Family biking on trips
Traveling with kids, one of our favorite activities is to rent bicycles. Not only is biking a wonderful way to explore the outdoors, but is also a fun alternative to “too many museums” in big cities.
Read more…London: New children’s books
Check out new children’s books about London – picture and activity books for little kids, illustrated biographies of famous London residents, novels of mystery and adventure.
Read more…Queen Elizabeth I in London
London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was a great city, one of largest capitals in Europe. It was the home of the monarch of England, palaces and pageantry, plagues and poverty, center of trade and new world explorations. The city is much changed since the Age of Elizabeth, but in London today, visit sites that recall the life and times this extraordinary queen.
Read more…Wonders of nature: Three to read
Summer is a great time for kids to explore the magic of our natural world. And here are three fabulous books to hold in your hands, and open to the wonders of nature:
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