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Picture Book Showdown: KINDergarten vs. The World’s Best Class Plant

Picture Book Showdown: KINDergarten vs. The World’s Best Class Plant

Welcome to our latest picture book showdown! In today’s video, we’re diving into the colorful world of kindergarten and school with two fantastic books: “KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day” by Vera Ahiyya (Author) and Joey Chou (Illustrator), and “The World’s Best Class Plant” by Audrey Vernick (Author), Liz Garton Scanlon (Author), and Lynnor Bontigao (Illustrator).

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Picture Book Showdown: “A Dog Named Doug” vs. “Dandy”

Picture Book Showdown: “A Dog Named Doug” vs. “Dandy”

Welcome to a super-funny episode of our Picture Book Showdown, where two hilarious tales battle to the finish! In one corner, we have “A Dog Named Doug” written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Matt Myers. In the opposite corner, we have “Dandy,” written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Charles Santoso. Get ready for a delightful duel between these two tummy-tickling picture books!

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Picture Book Showdown: “Hello in There” vs. “Little Miss, Big Sis”

Picture Book Showdown: “Hello in There” vs. “Little Miss, Big Sis”

Welcome to a baby-themed episode of our Picture Book Showdown, where two heartfelt tales collide! In this corner, we have “Hello In There!” written by Jo Witek and beautifully illustrated by Christine Roussey. And in the opposite corner, we have “Little Miss, Big Sis” crafted by the talented duo of Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author) and Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator). Get ready for a delightful duel between these two captivating picture books!

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July 8-10: Auckland, New Zealand

July 8-10: Auckland, New Zealand

RTW Days 45-47 The final leg of our trip was upon us. On the 8th we drove from Rotorua to Auckland, stopping for another Lord of the Rings site: Hobbiton. We were in for a fantastic treat. After LOTR was filmed, the Hobbiton set was removed and all that remained were...

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July 5-7: Rotorua, New Zealand

July 5-7: Rotorua, New Zealand

RTW: Days 42-44 Our second stop in New Zealand was Rotorua, although I'm not sure it was the best place to stay in the central area of the North Island. We still drove quite a bit every day. Our first day was spent driving there from Wellington, stopping along the way...

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July 2-4: Wellington, New Zealand

July 2-4: Wellington, New Zealand

RTW: Days 39-41 After two days of airports and flying, we arrived in Wellington, New Zealand from Vietnam. We were so thrilled to be back in New Zealand, which Josh and I have determined is our favorite foreign country. On our previous New Zealand trip we had traveled...

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June 25-30 – Vietnam

June 25-30 – Vietnam

RTW 2011: Days 31 to 37 When we arrived in Hanoi it was raining and we were exhausted. We took a taxi to our hotel and then crashed and relaxed. Our bags were delayed (we were tired of carrying them on, but see? Then they get separated!). In the morning we decided to...

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June 20 – Israel

June 20 – Israel

RTW 2011: Day 26 We continued to explore the Galilee region of Israel today by starting our day sailing on the Sea of Galilee. Our group missed our boat, so we sat for a few minutes along the shore waiting for the next boat. It was very peaceful: birds singing and a...

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June 19 – Israel

June 19 – Israel

RTW 2011: Day 25 Today our tour of Israel continued with a new guide and a smaller group. The first half we had with a group that was 25 people total. Our tour continued with a group of 7, and a new tour guide and driver, Moshe. I must say, it was a step down. If you...

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