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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Jun 23

Scared of taking a big leap? Be brave like Nellie in Nellie's Big Splash by Cori Doerrfeld. My latest pick in the world of children's books for the grownup child.
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Taking a Leap

Earlier this spring, I was contemplating my life, you know, just some light thinking.

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Locavite @locavite.bsky.social · Apr 30

I’m falling for you…

#iseemoss
#WhimsyWednesday

An old fallen tree trunk, suspended over a rushing brook, covered in green moss that is falling away with gravity

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 30

I’m not sorry for being clumsy. That would be like apologizing for my whole existence. – Ria

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Brian Hunter @grakkers.bsky.social · Apr 25

Nuthatch, Inverted

These little guys are fun to watch. Direction and gravity seem meaningless.

#nuthatch #bird #birdphotography #photography #birdfeeding

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 29

Gravity is a habit that is hard to shake off. - Terry Pratchett

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 26

Anyone who has lost something they thought was theirs forever finally comes to realize that nothing really belongs to them. - Paulo Coelho

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 21

One of the books I reviewed was the book club pick for the BC Office of Human Rights Comissioner - The Rabbit Listened.
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Commissioner's Book Club | BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

Join the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner's book club to learn about human rights issues through the power of storytelling.

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 21

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Loss

Just What To Do by Kyle Lukoff

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 14

#problem #kobiyamada #whatdoyoudowithaproblem #changingperspective #maebesom #opportunity

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Problems - I Have a Few

What Would You Do With A Problem by Kobi Yamada

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 24

100%! Good catch. =)

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 21

“Reading The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse” was a reminder that appreciation comes from understanding on a deeper level things like art to where our food comes to mole holes...the only exception would be spiders.
Just kidding, I appreciate spiders too...from a distance.

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 21

Sitting and thinking about how to channel Eric Carle’s work “The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse”. Inspired I thought about painting a red dog, then realized how unoriginal in the children’s book world that would be.

#thebigreddog #clifford

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 18

My latest Substack post featuring The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle.
#creativity #ericcarle #theartistwhopaintedabluehorse #kidlit #childrensbooks #horse #blue #thinkingoutsidethebox

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 15

To finish up a delicious week indulging in "The Rabbit Listened," I leave you with this quote...

The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. - Plato

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 14

I am just blown away by how much children’s books and writing about them are making me happy, a little island of peace in an ocean of chaos.

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 12

I’m working on my empathy today. There is a plate of chocolate chip cookies that my daughter baked in the kitchen calling me, and I’m like “I’m here for you…I’m listening.”

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 11

In “The Rabbit Listened”, the animals attempted to show empathy in their own individual ways, but it was only the rabbit who met the child where they were at. My most touching demonstration of empathy was when someone cried alongside me in my pet grief. What moment of empathy stands out for you?

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 10

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Listening

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 8

I just read this book, and it was gorgeous. Loved it! And also was unaware it was a banned book. I have a suspicion but the stupidity of it makes me reticent to say it out loud.

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 8

In "The Blue House" by Phoebe Wahl, a home represents security and solidity. For myself one thing that makes me feel secure is a full fridge and freezer. I recognize and acknowledge my privilege in this. What represents security for you?

Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 8

Looks like beautiful illustrations. I will have to check it out! =) Love that it's Canadian.

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 3

Change is hard, especially when you’re prone to pity parties like me. Reading a great book makes it easier. This week’s children’s book recommendation comes from the wonderful Phoebe Wahl in her book The Blue House.

#change #phoebewahl #thebluehouse #kidlit #childrensbooks #renting #home

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 1

Have you read the children's book The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld? It might be about Wally. =)

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Whimsical Reads @whimsicalreads.bsky.social · Mar 1

Yes, I just read this and it was so spot on!