Locally Speaking Kansas City
All things local to the Kansas City metro and beyond
recent posts
- Preserving Our Family History: University of Arkansas, Special Collections.
- The Art of Making Something Once: Jane Signorelli’s One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
- A Little Blue Magic: A Cyanotype Class in Lawrence
- Lew Roht and the Little Big Band: A Kansas City Jazz Story
- From Alchemy to AI: A Journey Through Knowledge
about
This is a blog to learn more about the Kansas City and surrounding communities.
Kristy Johnston is a retired educator, with a passion for continue learning.
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Mr. Tiger Goes Wild: A Celebration of Being Yourself Rainy Day Books, bookseller Peggy has a fabulous favorite book to share. It’s called Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown is a wonderful example of what makes a picture book memorable. The story follows Mr. Tiger, who lives in a city where everyone behaves properly…
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A Delightfully Spooky Tale About Being Unapologetically Yourself If you’re looking for a picture book that celebrates individuality, curiosity, and a love for the unusual, Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden is a standout choice.Perfect for readers ages 2 to 6—but truly enjoyable for all ages—this beautifully illustrated story reminds us why picture books continue to captivate…
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Recommended by Bookseller Ali Cave at Rainy Day Books A Visit to Rainy Day Book During a recent visit to Rainy Day Books (which I featured in a previous post), I spoke with bookseller Ali Cave about one of her favorite picture books and the lively story time she hosts each week.Inside Saturday Story time…