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5 Purim Picture Books

February 26, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

As a child, I grew up unaware of the Jewish holiday of Purim. I was raised by two Jewish parents who chose not to celebrate or participate in any of the customs associated with the holiday. My Jewish friends and acquaintances did not mention it either. When I was 4 years old, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Barbara Diamond Goldin, books for Jewish children, celebrating Purim, Elizabeth Kushner, Eric Kimmel, Frane' Lessac, hamentaschen, Ilene Richard, Jaime Zollars, Jewish books, Jewish books for preschoolers, Jewish books for primary kids, Jewish holiday books, Jewish picture books, Jill Weber, learning about Purim, Mike Byrne, Purim, Purim custom and traditions, Purim picture books, Rita Golden Gelman, Tilda Balsely

Emotional Roller Coaster- Parent-Child Relationship Part 1

February 25, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

It has been decades since I took a roller coaster ride. Nevertheless, I can still remember standing in awe in front of the towering structure while I anticipated my turn. Waiting in line only intensified these feelings. After being seated, I would have second thoughts. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle Tagged With: coping with irrational parents, emotional roller coaster, growing up in the 1960s, NaBloPoMo, NaBloPoMo February 2014, NaBloPoMo Perspectives, parent-child relationships

Multicultural Picture Books- Snow in Jerusalem

February 24, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

For decades, stories about the Middle East conflict have ebbed and flowed in the news. Despite the historical significance, few primary-aged children living in other regions of the world are aware of this controversy. Most teachers and parents prefer to avoid introducing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Cornelius Van Wright, Deborah da Costa, Jewish picture books, multicultural literature- Jewish, multicultural picture books- peace, Picture books, picture books- peace, Snow in Jerusalem, Ying-Hwa Hu

Natural Writing Inspiration

February 21, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

My writing is inspired by the natural beauty of the world. While I look forward to visiting tropical climates, I am most at home in the Colorado Rockies. I occasionally need a small dose of sand and surf. The rhythmic sounds of waves approaching the seashore can instill a feeling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude Tagged With: Hawaii, Keystone Colorado, looking west, NaBloPoMo, NaBloPoMo February 2014, NaBloPoMo Perspectives, nature inspired writing, overcoming writer's challenges, overcoming writers block, Summit County Colorado, writing in a natural environment, writing in the mountains, writing process

Kusadasi Cats

February 20, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

I traveled a handful of times as a child and teenager. Years later, I took trips with my husband and children. As empty nesters, my husband and I trek more frequently. My excursions have taken me to various parts of the world- both urban and rural. On most of these journeys, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: cats, cats at Ephesus, empty-nester, Ephesus, Kusadasi Turkey, touring ancient sites

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