Books and Stories and Filigree in the Great Smokey Mountains

by Donna Huber

I just got back from Naturalist Camp at the Great Smokey Mountain Institute at Tremont in the Tennessee mountains. I went last year in the pouring rain, but this year the weather was gorgeous. I spent a lot of time hiking (I think I went on 4 different hikes), bird watching, identifying insects, and river snorkeling. I knew I would be doing all things nature but I wasn't expecting so many bookish activities.

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Review: By the Book by Julia Sonneborn

by Elisabeth Scherer

There are two things I think of when I think of February. First of course is Valentine's Day. The second thing I think of is I love to read month!  Back when I was in elementary school we would do a readathon during February and I indulged with relish.  Now my six-year-old son is gearing up for the same tradition this month. It is wonderful to see him excited to read new books.