Felix the Cat

Felix the Cat is an animal cartoon character developed in the silent film era. The anthropomorphic black cat had a black body, white eyes, and giant grin. These features coupled with the surrealism of the scenarios in which his cartoons place him, combine to make Felix one of the most famous cartoon characters in the history of film. Felix was the first character from animation to obtain a level of.

What Are We Feeding Our Kids?

Some of us here at Storytime Under the Stars grew up on some pretty unhealthy, ultra-processed stuff. With consuming all the canned ravioli, boxed mac and cheese, and Wonder Bread sandwiches, it’s amazing we made it through childhood and into adulthood. The sad truth is that our kids don;t always make the best decisions when it comes to food. And as parents. we don;t do enough to help them choose.

An adoptive family must also submit an application in order to participate in Heart to Heart Adoptions agency.

Adoptive parents working with Heart to Heart Adoptions must complete and abide to an application process with the agency. Adoptive families must accomplish an adoptive home study and send it correctly, including other supporting materials. If an adoptive family has a current home study they must ask the agency or person who helped with the home study to send an official copy to Heart to Heart Adoptions. If one needs.

Read These 5 Books Before You See the Movies

There a a plethora of films hitting the big screen this year, and many of them are based on some pretty amazing books. We strongly suggest you grab these five books and read them before you you see the film version in the theater. Depending on the age of your children, some of these would be great after-school reading. It’s still mid-winter, which is a great time to cuddle up.

7 ways to have a healthy mouth

A great smile starts with regular teeth cleaning from an Irvine dentist. Poor oral hygiene can be a major factor in other dental or medical problems. Many health problems like gum and heart disease are caused due to poor oral hygiene. Regular checkups and cleanings can prevent these problems from occurring. Here is a list of 7 ways to have a healthy mouth:Daily Brushing: Irvine dentist recommend you position your.

Horatio Alger and the Importance of Education

Horatio Alger was a 19th century novelist whose stories centered on young entrepreneurs. His books were widely popular as they featured relatable heroes whom readers could understand and aspire to be like. The protagonists in Alger’s novels came from difficult circumstances, but they were able to overcome challenges and make a good life for themselves through hard work and dedication. It’s the old “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” mentality.

Developing an After-School Reading Routine

Now that the kids have been in school for several weeks, it’s time to take a look at their reading habits. Whether your child is in 1st grade or 12th grade, chances are they are getting opportunities to read at school. But is that enough? The older your kids get the less likely they are to have dedicated reading time at school. Instead, they are listening to lectures, working on.

Fall Is a Wonderful Season for Stories

As the leaves turn brilliant colors and fall from the trees, as the morning becomes frosty, and as the geese begin their journey south, you know that the magical season of fall has arrived. Autumn is a wonderful time for so many reasons, not the least of which are all the great stories that have to do with this wonderful time of year. Some of the best fall stories have.

Children’s Literature: A History

Children’s literature is a fascinating subject of study, partly because it transcends any time period, culture, nation, or movement in history. It is so diverse and broad in its scope that it seems to be everywhere in history. Children’s literature, simply defined, is stories for kids. Yet there is so much more to the subject than that. What are the different story subjects? What are the lessons? How were/are these.

Let’s Talk Book Reviews

Where does one go to find a good book review or recommendation? Online, of course! But where online? There are a lot of great websites out there that review all sorts of products. If you want to research a car, you should check out a site like Consumer Reports. We recently discovered Melaleuca products, so we have checked and even posted Melaleuca reviews on several third-party web sites. When it.

Daydream to the top

Dreamers make the world a better place. Everything that you see today that makes your life easier came from a dreamer. Dreams can come true if simple actions are taken. To most, daydreaming can have a negative connotation because it is an effect of detachment from reality. It also can be used as an escape. However if used correctly, daydreaming can be used as a form of visualization. Dreams Can.

… Happily Ever After

A few weeks ago, we featured a post about the ubiquitous story-opening line, “Once upon a time… .”It’s a phrase we all recognize immediately. Just as universally recognized is the phrase that ends so many a children’s story or fairy tale: “And they lived happily ever after.” Happily ever after. One thing about that phrase: It’s so untrue to real life. Not all the time, but very often do stories.

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