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My dad. 89 birthday cakes and counting.
Looking forward to #nerdcampct tomorrow! Can’t wait to meet you at Animals in Middle Grade discussion at10:00, and the Nutmeg Book panel starts 11:00. #nerdcampct #middlegrade #dogs of middle grade
Everywhere!
Resting pose, on the window of the Sprittie.
#blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #minnesotafreedomfund #blackvisionscollective #reclaimtheblock #campaignzero #unicornriot
Grateful to @leopardprintlindsay for reading and posting about A HOME for GODDESSES and DOGS. #grownupsreadingkidsbooks #middlegrade #harpercollins #harperkids
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My very special thanks to @judy_bradbury for posting about A HOME for GODDESSES and DOGS at the Children’s Book Corner. Judy’s a pro, and her blog is chock full of great ideas for using books with young readers. Teachers, librarians, and
A messy “un-vasing” of spent boxwood sprigs. #noperfectionhere
I was alerted by a friend that the Moonie dog in this LEGO construction got cut out on my previous post. #mustsee #masonbuttle
Hey there, fans of Mason Buttle! Check out this gorgeous root cellar, created in great detail by a reader named Orli! Note the cap on the top and the size difference between Mason and Calvin. And how about that spotted dog, Moonie? Thank you, Orli! #
Uh-oh. Boat free-ranging in the estuary. #rowrowrowyourboat
A better shot of the HarperCollins #covercopychallenge. (I have trouble following directions...) @theshelfstuff
Just a little Lola on a Thursday morning. #dogsofinstagram
More treasures from the woods. Thank you, rock painter!