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Hey Reader, Here's a fun fact to share at lunch today: Henri Rousseau, the French painter famous for his wild, leafy jungles full of tigers and monkeys, never actually saw a jungle. He never left France. He built those scenes from trips to the Paris zoo and botanical garden, a few postcards and magazines, and a lot of imagination. Which makes him the perfect artist for kids who are sure they "can't draw a tiger." And it's why we picked him for this year's art contest. ๐จ Good news: the Great...
Hey Reader, Here's what's actually new in the Safari world this week โ a contest with a real deadline, four brand-new freebies in the Library, and one law change worth knowing about if you're in New Hampshire. ๐จ The Great Safari Art Contest is open now Our fall contest opened September 8 and closes September 30 โ so there's just under two weeks left. Kids create original art inspired by a featured artist, any age or skill level welcome. Every single entrant gets a certificate, and winners in...
Hey Reader, Two easy-to-miss "holidays" land next week: International Literacy Day on Tuesday, September 8, and National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 13. Neither needs a lesson plan, just a little intention. ๐๐ง Here are 3 ways to make them count: ๐ 1. Make a tiny book for International Literacy Day UNESCO created this day in 1966 to highlight literacy as the foundation for everything else โ this year's theme is "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity." Have your kids fold a...