All American Boys, by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Recommended especially for Grades 7 – 9 and older “Rashad is absent from school again today.” At the local high school, this heavy sentence is written on the ground where everyone walks, where everyone will see it and be reminded. Rashad should have been there, attending…
Sherlocktopus Holmes — Eight Arms of the Law, by Ellen Byerrum Illustrated by Jacqueline Berkman-Glatigny Recommended especially for Young Readers ages 6 – 10 The game is a-fin! And the underwater mystery is devilfishly clever. Here’s an invitation to dive right in and solve a high seas mystery with a brilliant detective guiding your way. Sherlocktopus…
Kids of Lake Meadow Series, by Brandon McAlister Illustrated by Sydney McAlister Recommended especially for Young Readers ages 6 – 10 I’ve been to the cheeriest of places, and had the sunniest of fun, playing with the Kids of Lake Meadow. These lyrical books invite their readers to come along with them on every day…
Turtle and I’ve Got The Bad Behavior Blues, both by Nick Baker as told to his Number One Fan . . . His Mom, Kathy Passage Recommended for all ages Nick Baker has two fun and heartwarming stories to tell. Think about your friends. Aren’t they fun to be with? Everyone is so different, they have different talents…
Trombone Shorty, by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews Illustrated by Caldecott Honor Winner Bryan Collier Recommended especially for Young Readers ages 6 – 8 Where y’at? This fun, true story will transport you magically into the midst of a New Orleans neighborhood. This wonderful book describes the city in such exceptional language it stimulates your imagination…
A Tall Tale About Dachshunds in Costumes: How More Dogs Came To Be, by Kizzie Jones Illustrated by Scott Ward Recommended for ages 3 – 8 and up Come. Join this joyful dachshund pack as they turn a doggone day at the beach into an adventure to spread love one friend at a time. Dance with…
Girl CEO: Priceless advice from trailblazing women by Ronnie Cohen and Katherine Elllison Recommended for ages 9 and up What do you want to be when you grow up? Here’s a fun and inspiring book to read while you dream about your future. Forty women who are leaders in all kinds of different careers and industries…
Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids, by Joseph K. Gaydos & Audrey DeLella Benedict Recommended for all ages, especially 5th– 8th grades Put on your virtual flippers, underwater mask and oxygen tank, we’re going for a dive into the Salish Sea to explore all the amazing creatures and sights. Yes, sights. The writing in…
Crime Travelers – Brainwashed, by Paul Aertker Recommended for ages 8 – 12, Middle Grade Happy summer vacation! Time to take a trip. Pack up and join the Crime Travelers on their exciting adventure to France. Large groups of kids and even babies are being Brainwashed and disappearing. Danger lurks from page one all the way…
Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders by Raymond Arroyo Recommended for ages 8 – 12, Grade Levels 3 – 7 Grab your imagination and your creative spirit because you’re off on an adventure from cover to cover when you join Will Wilder in his series of daring deeds. This time author Raymond Arroyo sends Will…
Say hello to a new column by Wendy Kendall, Kids Are Bookin’ It, focused on children’s books. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, by Dan Gemeinhart Recommended for ages 9 and up Coyote is a 12-year-old girl on a grand adventure with her dad driving all over the country. Luckily she’s a very resourceful, smart person…
A trip to the salon on Monday, May 12 will also benefit homeless children in the Edmonds School District. Ombú Salon + Spa in Edmonds will host a Day of Beauty event to benefit Washington Kids in Transition. Washington Kids in Transition is a volunteer organization committed to providing basic needs for the over 400…
ARTspot Art Supply ~ 408 Main St. Inspired by Picasso’s observation “To become an artist, one must go back to being a child,” Tracy Felix Fraker and ARTspot co-owner Denise Cole established two programs intended to appeal to children interested in color, multi-media, and textures. Their No School Friday ART Day Camp scheduled to coincide…
Earlier this month when writing about Southwest County Park, I found out that along with being the “largest single parcel of open space within the Edmonds city limits,” it is a Snohomish County Park. When I went through the list of Parks and Facilities listed on their site, SnoCoParks.org, I recognized more names than I…
Currently, there is a video chat happening in two different rooms of my house. The dogs seem hell bent on being involved in both of those conversations, taking quick breaks to make sure whoever is outside of our house is informed of their presence as well. One video chat is work related and the other…
It was a holly, jolly Saturday in downtown Edmonds as crowds of visitors joined the locals under fair skies to explore the holiday market, visit festive downtown shops, ride the Holiday Trolley and get cookies (and a photo op!) with Santa himself. The Edmonds Holiday Market had more vendors than ever. There are 66 booths,…
Most parents and grandparents know about the teachable moment — that time when an event occurs outside of the child’s experience that presents the perfect opportunity for a discussion that leads to a greater understanding for the child. Along with teachable moments, I’ve always relied on books to help educate my children with respect to…
This weekend, Edmonds’ biggest annual three-day community event will take place in the form of a food festival that simply must be experienced — if you love whipped cream-topped strawberry shortcake, dripping-with-messiness barbecue short ribs, fried-onion-stacked hamburgers, and a delicious display of dishes from around the world. Artfully Edmonds is referring, of course, to A…
As a new year begins, what can be said about 2016? For the Edmonds arts and events scene, it’s been a very good year. Recapping the last 12 months, we’ve seen inaugurations of such events as the Chamber’s Clam Chowder Cook-off, Unclad: The Fine Art of the Figure, The Creative Age Festival and installation…
It’s startling – but also exciting – to realize how quickly the holidays make the dash from Halloween to Thanksgiving, and into the gift-giving season. Edmonds shop and gallery owners, artists and authors certainly notice it and if the Artfully Edmonds mailbox is any indication, their plans have been in the making for weeks –…
