We are very excited to have a post on 5 Minutes for Books this week about the book Hugo Cabret, which was made into the wonderful film Hugo.

 

You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick's Day. 

Kids will revel in learning how snakes, leprechauns and four-leaf clovers are celebrated on this holiday. 

 

"The Lorax" movie is a great way to introduce kids to the topic of ecology!  Take this opportunity to share one of the many messages from Dr. Suess' story about "The Lorax":  the long-term consequences of a decision, why we should protect nature, and how one person can help to change the world.

 

As a child, I loved the idea that 'little people' might be living in our house.  Books like "The Borrowers" and "The Littles" allowed for much imagination and creative thinking on my part. 

When "The Secret World of Arrietty" was released as a movie this past year (a film based on "The Borrowers" series), I made sure to dig out some of the old books that I loved as a child so I could share them with my kids. 

Here are a few fun ways to explore the world of tiny people in your own home: