Archimedes Notebook

Today I’m sharing two perfect picture books to read at bedtime. The first is brand new, and the second – well, we’re tossing confetti and pa...

  My garden is full of wild flowers this spring: dandelions, violets, deadnettle, speedwell, and these rosettes of fuzzy leaves that will gr...

  Sloth & Moth: A Better-Together Friendship  by Helen Taylor; illus. by Gavin Scott  32 pages; ages 5-8 Sleeping Bear Press, 2026 theme...

 I just love the curly hair on top of this one! OK, in reality I know those are sticky stigmas sticking up - awaiting pollen carried by bees...

 Last week I shared The Nature of Play , a handbook for exploring the world around us in all seasons. This week I want to dive a bit deeper ...