I wish there were really good public libraries here in the Philippines, or even just one in the city where we live. I feel this lack every time I read about a wonderful children's book and it's very expensive or not available at all at the local bookstores. I do buy from Amazon.com for those hard to find gems, but it can be expensive when my list is making my husband's eyes … [Read more...]

Our road to reading started with books. Lots and lots and lots of books.  Our out-of-rotation books Did I say lots? Books that I selected for reading for the quarter   I collect (hoard) books, I can’t help it. Special books that I keep in my closet   And I accept donations from my sister who has less … [Read more...]

I’m not tired!!! is a phrase often heard in our home. It is said with a stomp of a foot and a frown on the beautiful face. Little T the four-year-old fights her sleepiness and happily skips her afternoon nap. Comfortably parked in a corner, she entertains herself with her words and makes up scenes and conversations with her toys. Her doll Dora the Explorer, a character she … [Read more...]