Reading time with children does not have to feel like a routine task. It can feel like play, music, and shared discovery. When rhythm and rhyme are used in storytelling,

Nature stories hold a special place in childhood. They open a door to a world that feels alive, meaningful, and full of discovery. When I think about why I write

When I think about the Pacific Northwest, I do not see it as just a location on a map. I experience it as a living presence. It stays in the