Category: Entertainment

Moms and dads need entertainment and these posts, for one reason or another will do just that

Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Atlanta, a wizarding time for all

You give Muggles a bad name, that’s the way the Bon Jovi song goes, isn’t it?  I’ve seen one Harry Potter film and that was the one with the giant snake. I haven’t read any of the books, but I do enjoy a good time and theme park experience. Packed away with all of this Hogwarts lack of trivia I decided to check out Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Atlanta is happening in the peach state until April 16. It’s a traveling collection of movie memorabilia, costumes, and an interactive rabbit hole of all things from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Atlanta, a wizarding time for all
There be dragons here….and a couple of Muggles

How Do Meerkats Order Pizza? the must-see non-fiction that kids didn’t ask for

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Ask a kid to learn and they’ll try to weasel out of it. How Do Meerkats Order Pizza?, well, the answer to that is something that I must find out, those same kids will say. This is non-fiction, graphic novel, reference book greatness that puts the fun first, but ensures that you’ll learn something too.

Inside Out Human Body, soft learning on a potentially hard subject

As a teacher, I love questions and curiosity. I’m also convinced that had I been exposed to more medical or STEM activities as a kid I would’ve ended up in one of those ancillary fields. As an adult, I’m also curious about the different systems that make up my body so that I can live longer. Inside Out Human Body, is a STEM book that feeds the upper elementary and middle school minds that are curious, while making those who might be disgusted aware of the processes that keep up moving.

Inside Out Human Body is a reference book, but don’t tell eight-year-olds that. It’s in the Nat Geo Kids vein but is laser-focused on the body with a see-through guide on its cover.
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Episode 42: Enola Holmes The Graphic Novels, Book Two, beautiful art with a smart story

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Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels Book Two, collects graphic novels 4, 5 and 6 in this beautifully illustrated and smart series that follows the books. 

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Episode 41: You So Black, a niche book some kids need to see, and get strength from

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You So Black, an illustrated, poetic book about being Black for young audiences that’s based on the 2019 Trumpet Awards performance. Its goal is empowering, but it was more impactful in its original medium to the audience that night, than it is as a book.  

Episode 40: Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold, kids love this cloth

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Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is mglit that’s cut from the wimpy cloth, but it’s bigger, more entertaining and fun for grades 5 and up. 

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Episode 39: The Spider-Verse Unfolds, a durable, pop-up style book for Miles Morales

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The Spider-Verse Unfolds is an accordion-style pop-up book for pre-k kids and older to dive into the world of Miles Morales, Spider-Man.

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