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Month: February 2018

#38–I Experience Beauty Every Day!

Beauty around us

I Experience Beauty Every Day! I don’t live next to the formidable beauty of the ocean, or the awe-inspiring, verdant forest. But, I have a window and a door. And through my window, and outside my door, I experience beauty

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#37 — I Learned Many Things From My Mother

My Mother

Today is my mother’s birthday. She passed away many years ago. Had she lived, she would have been 111 today. I learned many things from my mother, I believe, even though she and I had very different lives in very different times.

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#36 –Independent Stores Have Helped Me With Self-Published Books

Russo’s Bookstore Cup

Small, independent stores have helped me with my twelve-year plus project to be a self-published author of children’s books.

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#35 — Help Your Child Make The Connections

father and son

Choose to do things that will help your young children develop important connections that will give them a strong foundation for the next 70 or 80 years of their lives.

PelicanFamily February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Child Development, Child Education, Child Literacy, Education, Family, Parenting, Reading Read more

#34 — My New Computer Came Today!

computer

My old computer crashed! I had blog posts to write! Fortunately, My New Computer Came Today!

PelicanFamily February 15, 2018February 19, 2018 computer set-up, computers, Living, work with computers Read more

#33 — We’re Going To Build A Sandcastle!

sandcastle

It’s a blue-sky, sunny day and we are going to the beach. When we get there, we are going to build a sandcastle! It’s going to be fun!

PelicanFamily February 12, 2018March 7, 2018 Building a Sandcastle, Child Education, Family, Family Fun, Living, Nature, Parenting, Sandcastles Read more

#32 — New Technology, My Children, and Me

More robots in the future.

New Technology is everywhere! What can we do to prepare our children for a future we know nothing about?

PelicanFamily February 10, 2018 Child Development, Child Education, Early Education Activities, Education, Family, Living, Parenting Read more

#31 – Reading to Kids Makes Me Happy!

Shirley Castro reading the Pelican Family Series Counting Book to kids in a classroom

When I share my books, I come away with feelings of exuberance and gratitude that I’ve had the chance.

PelicanFamily February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 Child Education, Self Published Books Read more

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  • The Pelican Family Counting Book

    The Pelican Family Counting Book

    Build your child's basic number skills while rhyming words help their beginning sounds too! Perfect for ages 0 - 4 …Read More »
  • It’s Sandcastle Building Day!

    It’s Sandcastle Building Day!

    Journey along with a family's fun-filled trip to the beach for a special sandcastle building day.Read More »
  • Telly’s Story

    Telly’s Story

    A positive story to teach friendship and acceptance of differences. Best for early learners - Ages 0 - 4 …Read More »
  • Kelly and the Scarf

    Kelly and the Scarf

    A story to help introduce your child to the ideas of empathy and giving. Ages 3 - 6. …Read More »
  • Stelly and the Sticky, Gooey Taffy

    Stelly and the Sticky, Gooey Taffy

    A quirky adventure exploring responsibility for our actions. Great for ages 3 - 6. eBook Version Click Here - …Read More »
  • Delly and the Beach Town Healthy Alphabet Challenge

    Delly and the Beach Town Healthy Alphabet Challenge

    Teach your child about healthy eating! A fun read for children ages 5 - 9. eBook Version Click Here …Read More »

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