Strange times

The times we are in now has led to more time at home and enjoying nature walks around our neighborhood. I never know what I might see, like bunnies, turtles, snakes, and birds. Enjoy some of the pictures.

Inspirations

I have been busy looking over the years a lot of stories I have written. I am enjoying working on past stories and making them come alive. I look forward to sharing them with you one day.

Story Garden Interview

My newsletter I shared how the children author Eugena Chu was a guest in the Story Garden. Eugenia Chu’s books will make a great addition to your children’s library.

Combining Shine and the Story Garden!

If you could travel around the world where all would you go. Send it in to SHINE!

Fun activity ideas

• Easy drawing for kids - YouTube a Cupcake
• My Kids Time - Tongue Twisters
• Recipe for Finger Paint for toddlers
• Online Acting Lessons for Kids with international Actress Emma Quintin

The Story Garden

The Stories for this Month...

1. The Little Girl in the Moon by author Diann Floyd Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
2. The Little Girl in the Moon and the Big Idea by author Diann Floyd Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
3. The Little Girl in the Moon and Moxie and Tycho Town by author Diann Floyd Boehm and illustrator and song writer Katherine Louise Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
4. Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day by author Judith Voirst (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
5. The Borrowers by author Mary Norton (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
6. John Patrick Norman McHennessy by author John Burningham (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
7. Where is Willy by author Robert Bright (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
8. The Little Train that Saved the Day by author Charlotte Steiner (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
9. The Berenstain Bear, The Bears Vacation by author Stan and Jan Berenstain (Read by International Speaker Lorraine Taylor)
10. The Little Mouse and the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by author Audrey and Don Wood (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
11. More Hugs by author Dave Ross (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
12. Wynken, Blynken & Nod by children’s poet Eugene Field (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
13. Little Fox Goes to the End of the World by author Ann Tompert (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
14. Pinkerton by author Steven Kellog (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
15. New Neighbors for Nora by author Johanna Hurwitz (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
16. Can I Keep Him by author Steven Kellog (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
17. Put Me in the Zoo by author Robert Lopshire (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
18. Interview with children’s author Eugenia Chu

The Roseate Spoonbill

Located in the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge

Continue to Wash and Scrub your hands!

Magic Phil & Emma Q’s Song

Magic Phil and Emma Q have worked together entertaining families with Pantomines, song and dance. Make sure you check out all their work. Magic Phil is a children’s author with two fun books out and more to come; 'The Dog Who Loves Blue' and 'The Camel That Loves Red'. Emma Quintin is an actress, singer but also coaches and teaches. Stay Safe, Stay Home!

Stages of the Fence

See how brown the fence was at the bottom in the first picture.

The Story Garden

The Stories for this Month...

1. Wynken, Blynken & Nod by Eugene (read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
2. Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire (read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
3. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
4. John Patrick Norman Mc Hennessy - The Boy Who Was Always Late by John Burningham (read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
5. The Little Train that Saved the Day by Charlotte Steiner (read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
6. The Bear Vacation by Stan and Jan Bernstein (read by author Lorraine Taylor)

Wash, Wipe, Scrub It Away!

The Story Garden

The Stories for this Month...

1. The Little Mouse and the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey and Don Wood
2. The Little Girl in the Moon by Diann Floyd Boehm
3. The Little Girl in the Moon - The Big Idea by Diann Floyd Boehm
4. The Little Girl in the Moon - Moxie and Tycho Town by Diann Floyd Boehm
5. Harry and the Camel by Diann Floyd Boehm Illutrator Diann Floyd Boehm and Yohisha Ahmed
6. The Borrowers by Mary Norton

Quitling is like writing a story

Stitch up

Sew your squares together ie polish the story