Worlds Within Pages Learning to read opens up a world of possibilities. When your child walks through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia with Lucy Pevensie or rides with Harry Potter on the train to Hogwarts, they connect to something beyond their own experiences. In the U.S., April 23 is World Book Day, and the date commemorates the deaths of legendary authors Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth of author Vladimir Nabokov. World Book Day is the perfect time to sit down with your family and let yourself be transported to new worlds. So, here are three great stories to help you take young readers on brand-new adventures. “Song of theWild”makes a great read-aloud book for beginner readers because they can get lost in the beautiful artwork while you read the text. Written in prose and rhyming poems, this book showcases sprawling landscapes—savannahs, jungles, and oceans—and features the wildlife living there. It’s worth a read simply to appreciate the colorful depictions of each animal. This book was written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Petr Horácek. Books to Engage the Whole Family For the Elementary Reader: ‘Song of the Wild: A First Book of Animals’
F lorida drivers are spared the icy road conditions that plague most states during the winter. But as our dry season ends, it’s time to be extra careful as we take to the roads. The rst rain after a long dry spell will increase grease and oil levels on the road, making roadways slick as ice beneath car tires. Even after the rain stops, roads can still be slippery for hours after a storm. Slippery streets, poor visibility, and hydroplaning are all dangers that can result in many car accidents throughout the rainy season. Here are some tips for staying safe when you’re behind the wheel during a rainstorm. MAKE ROOM On a good day, you want to leave enough space between yourself and the car ahead of you that it would take three seconds for your vehicle to reach theirs. When road conditions are bad, increase the space to at least six seconds. This will give you more time to react if the car ahead of you stops abruptly and decrease your odds of a collision if you have trouble braking.
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For the Middle Schooler: ‘The Night Diary’ 12-year-old Nisha navigates her world after the partition of India creates the new country of Pakistan and her family is forced to leave their home. Her mother may be gone, but Nisha nds solace in writing nightly letters to her in her diary as she discovers what the future holds. Based on author Veera Hiranandani’s memories of her own family, this moving tale lets readers experience life through someone else’s eyes. While some might not think of comics as proper reading, Penelope Bagieu’s graphic novel forces reconsideration. Her clever, colorful artwork and engaging narrative take the reader through the biographies of 30 women, from Bette Davis and Mae Jemison to lesser-known but equally intriguing ladies like Giorgina Reid. All in all, this book provides a great way to get kids excited about history in an entertaining form. For Teens: ‘Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World’
This super easy stir-fry is the perfect weekday dinner. It manages to pack a ton of avor using just a handful of ingredients.
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3 slices bacon
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Heat a large skillet to medium. While skillet is warming, cut bacon into squares. Cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is almost to your
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3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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2 bunches spinach
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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