Monthly Archives: December 2015

2015 Gelett Burgess Awards Announced

Posted on December 22, 2015 by nicholasbeatty

The 2015 Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Awards have been announced. Please visit our website to view the titles selected for this year’s competition. Congratulations to all of the talented authors and illustrators who have made amazing contributions to children’s literature. … Continue reading →

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Herbs and Spices, Galore!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by nicholasbeatty

There is much fun to be had in discovering new herbs and spices to play with in the kitchen. One of my favorite activities on a lazy Saturday afternoon is to head over the the Savory Spice Shop. I always … Continue reading →

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The Hawaiian Naupaka Legend

Posted on December 2, 2015 by nicholasbeatty

(This legend tells the story about the two Hawaiian flowers, Mountain Naupaka, and Ocean Naupaka. The flowers are extremely similar in their half-shape, appearing as if each completes the other.) There once was a Hawaiian maiden who lived high on … Continue reading →

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