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Giving the Gift of Picture Books
By Nancy Carlson, author and illustrator of This Morning Sam Went to Mars This year my holiday book giving is going to be fun! I have a new granddaughter named Charlotte who is 18 months old, and her two favorite … Continue reading
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Holiday Book Recommendations from Free Spirits (Part 2)
Winter holidays are a fantastic time to spread joy and love—and Free Spirit authors and employees recommend you do it with books! Here are some more book recommendations we believe will bring good cheer to the kids on your gift … Continue reading
Holiday Book Recommendations from Free Spirits (Part 1)
We may be biased, but we at Free Spirit believe the best holiday gifts are books—especially for kids. Books are affordable, and because you handpick them from the billions of titles available, they send a personal message from the giver … Continue reading
Counselor’s Corner: 3 Ways to Spread Warmth and Good Cheer to Your School and Community
The holiday season can be a difficult time for already struggling families. You can spread warmth and good cheer to your school and community by connecting with faith communities and community organizations, partnering with a local thrift or consignment shop, … Continue reading
12 Easy Ways to Give Back Over the Holidays
by Jenny Friedman, Ph.D., coauthor of Doing Good Together Between making holiday foods and marching through your gift list, slip in a few hours for a family volunteer project. These simple ideas will help connect your family with the needs … Continue reading