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The Blog of Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Stories by Heidi Y.
The Calming Hope of Snapping Turtles
Posted about 28 days ago by Heidi Y.
Reflections on the qualities of nature, whether we are physically there or not.
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A Hunting Dog We Will Go: Rescue Dogs
Posted 6 months ago by Heidi Y.
As the old saying goes: We are the ones rescued, not her.
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What Do You Mean I Can't Throw?
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
A wonderful selection of children's picture books perfect to read anytime.
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How to Help a Friend!
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Timeless picture books demonstrating the power of friendship that are great to read anytime.
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Mysterious Mother Search
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Endearing picture books featuring mother and child.
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Counting Books for Preschoolers
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
A variety of counting books to teach young children about numbers in an entertaining way.
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Picture Books Featuring Animal Adventures Perfect for Preschoolers
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Fun picture books for kids featuring animal adventures and humorous stories.
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Fun Stories for Kids from Preschool through Grade 2
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Fun stories for kids full of humor and great illustrations.
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Squawnkers: Sandhill Cranes and Birding
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Learn more about one of the most beautiful birds in this part of the world - the Sandhill Crane.
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Fun and Engaging Stories to Read to Your Child
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Imaginative and engaging picture books your child is sure to love.
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Picture Books Perfect for Kids Who Love Imaginative Stories
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Stories perfect as back-to-school reads, for budding artists and for fans of humorous picture books.
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Wonderful Wordless Picture Books
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Wordless picture books that are beautifully illustrated and incredibly imaginative.
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Babies vs Babytime
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Babies are wonderful, beautiful and thoroughly amazing human beings. Baby storytime gives babies and their caregivers the chance of developing early literacy skills together at the library.
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Storytelling and Our Communities: Part II: Alzheimers
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Storytelling is the way I connect with other human beings, every day. One of the most amazing audiences to engage and connect with are adults with Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Storytelling and Our Communities: Part I: Autism
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Storytelling is the way I connect with other human beings, every day. One of the most worthwhile audiences to engage and connect with are children with Autism.
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Classic Picture Books You and Your Children Will Love
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Feel good picture books that will make you smile.
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Humorous Storybooks to Read to Your Preschooler
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Amusing stories perfect for young children.
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Yakking in a Pond
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
A celebration of the sport of kayaking and the trials of married life.
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