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It’s Always a Storybook Year

3 May 2016 by Kortney

**GIVEAWAY NOW ENDED!**

It all started with 24 books in 24 Days–a way to celebrate the coming of Christmas with a new seasonal storybook to unwrap every day.  When I first heard of this, I was a little mystified.  Who has 24 Christmas story books?  And time to wrap them?  And all that wrapping paper?  Then one year we tried it.  I had a few books and got the rest from the library.  Turns out, library books wrap as nicely as any we own.

The sense of expectation, of unfolding, of unwrapping a gift every day during Advent, of slowly filling our basket with more stories than we could ever read, the abundance and richness of each day steeped in story–I could never have anticipated the effect transformation it would work on our Advent observances.

From then on I knew, storybooks would always have a place in our family no matter how old the children got.  We’ve traveled the storybook year.  I created Kindergarten plans for studying a different saint and a different author/illustrator each week of the year.  I read 100 picture books in 6 months.  And, of course, there’s always Shakespeare in storybooks.

I had the privilege of talking about storybooks with Sarah Mackenzie from the Read-Aloud Revival and Kara Anderson from Quill and Camera.  It’s one of the perks of my job, little sweetness for all the early mornings of hard work before the rest of the house wakes up!  It’s an episode that is full of recommendations!  Three pages full.  (And I’ve got more that I never even mentioned on the show!)  Go listen already.  It’s a gift for you this Springtime morning.

***GIVEAWAY NOW ENDED***

And how about another gift?  To celebrate the podcast, I’m giving away a copy of Baby Wren and the Great Gift, the new storybook by Sally Lloyd-Jones.  It’s a sweet story about each of us giving voice to that unique gift that we bring to the world.  The cut paper and watercolor illustrations by Jen Corace add whimsy and wonder.  It’s a keeper!  Just leave a comment on this post, and I’ll select a winner on Saturday!

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  1. Julie Cerdas says

    3 May 2016 at 6:31 am

    This book looks so sweet, Kortney. I was wondering if the blue writing in your post should have been links? I couldn’t click through them 🙁 I’m very interested in the Shakespeare in Storybooks, especially after yesterday’s Master Class. 🙂

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 6:51 am

      Ack! They links are fixed now. Thanks for the heads up, Julie 🙂 Wasn’t last night’s Master Class amazing?

      Here are even more Shakespeare resources: https://www.pinterest.com/onedeepdrawer/shakespeare-for-littles/

  2. Sara Masarik says

    3 May 2016 at 7:05 am

    Oh this is a fun post Kortney! I am sharing it with friends who will appreciate it!!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you for your generosity, friend!

  3. ambre says

    3 May 2016 at 7:11 am

    How wonderful! Thank you!:)

  4. Jamie H says

    3 May 2016 at 7:11 am

    I love the idea of using Library books! I would not have thought of that. Thank you!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Using the library means that we have a MUCH bigger selection to choose from!

  5. Heather G says

    3 May 2016 at 7:24 am

    I can’t wait to listen to the podcast! I’m always blessed and encouraged by the Sarah and the RAR. This book looks lovely!

  6. Danielle says

    3 May 2016 at 7:26 am

    Oh so fun! I love picture books, but I still have non-readers here. Then again, when I was a high school teacher I started the year off with a picture book or two!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Love hearing that you still read picture books to your high schoolers. What a gift!

  7. nana says

    3 May 2016 at 7:39 am

    The early bird gets the worm! Maybe I will get the book! I know lots of little ones to give it to. You continue to amaze me with all the effort and expertise you so generously give.

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks, Mom!

  8. Carolyn says

    3 May 2016 at 7:53 am

    I’ve been wanting to read that book! Looking forward to your podcast episode!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks,Carolyn! I refer people to your episode at least once a week! Such a treasure!

  9. Jen R says

    3 May 2016 at 10:57 am

    Can’t wait to listen to the podcast. I have 4 & 7 year old girls and we just love picture books. Never too old for them since I enjoy them too 🙂

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Isn’t that the truth, Jen! I love them too and reading together just adds such richness to our days!

  10. Shannon says

    3 May 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Oh how wonderful! I’m going to have so much fun with this list. I just adore picture books.

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:57 pm

      The list is 3 pages long!

  11. Holly Willis says

    3 May 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Looking forward to listening to this podcast! And maybe if I win this book my children can use it for the #readaloudrevival challenge for May!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Oh that would be wonderful! We’d love to see pics of your kids reading…don’t forget to tag us #rar31days

  12. Stefanie says

    3 May 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Fun! Than you!

  13. Kendra Belknap says

    3 May 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Just listened to the podcast, such wonderful ideas!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Ah thanks, Kendra!

  14. Felisha says

    3 May 2016 at 4:11 pm

    The Jesus Storybook Bible has made our entire little family Sally Lloyd-Jones fans!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Us too!

  15. Anna says

    3 May 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I enjoyed the podcast, Kortney – lots of great recommendations to check out! And I’d love to add that book to our collection. 🙂

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks, Anna! There’s always room for one more book, right?!

  16. Amy Caroline says

    3 May 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Looks like a lovely book!

  17. Christine says

    3 May 2016 at 5:04 pm

    I’m addicted to the RAR podcasts and picture books! It looks like a great book to put in my little kids’ room (even though I NEVER win these things!) 🙂

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Never say never, Christine 😉

  18. Maureen Murphy says

    3 May 2016 at 5:09 pm

    <3 Thank you for what you do. What a delight!
    What a blessing you and Sarah Mackenzie are!
    And I love Sally Lloyd-Jones! Her book looks wonderful!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Ah, Maureen! You’ve put a great big smile on my face! So glad to have you enter the drawing!

  19. DeeDee Jenkins says

    3 May 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Listened to the podcast and as usual my Amazon cart is full. Thanks so much all the great ideas and recommendations!

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 8:01 pm

      I couldn’t believe it when Sarah bought a book while we were recording!

  20. Sara R says

    3 May 2016 at 5:49 pm

    Oh, this book is SO sweet! I am in love with the illustrations…and my kids love pointing out little details. Loving all the RAR podcasts lately…especially looking forward to finding some quiet moments to listen to the podcast about picture books.

  21. Danielle says

    3 May 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Loved the podcast today and would love to win the Sally Loyd-Jones book. We love everything we’ve read by her. 😊

    • Kortney says

      3 May 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Mwah!

  22. Melissa says

    3 May 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Wow! What a great idea. We love library books and now we can incorporate them even more into Christmas. Thanks!

  23. Erin Chambers says

    3 May 2016 at 7:15 pm

    This is awesome, thank you!

  24. Mandy says

    3 May 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Kortney, how do you do it all??!!:) Wrapping library books- I’m definitely using that idea- summer reading just got so much more exciting!
    Thank you for all you do for us at the RAR!!

  25. Jennifer Cope says

    3 May 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Thank you for this opportunity. It looks like a sweet book! We do something similar at Christmas, and it has been a blessing to my family the last 6 years. 🙂
    God bless you and your family. I am happy to have found you tonight!

    • Kortney says

      7 May 2016 at 2:06 pm

      You won, Jennifer!

  26. Marla Hughes says

    3 May 2016 at 8:40 pm

    Looks like such a great read! I’m always looking for more picture books to add to our collection.

  27. Jeanette says

    3 May 2016 at 9:58 pm

    This just makes me want to read stories with my children more! Thankyou!

  28. Mary Ann says

    5 May 2016 at 9:54 am

    I listened to the podcast this morning during my early morning run! It was excellent! Picture books are my FAVORITE!!! I love listening to the podcasts while running… it makes the run so enjoyable. I get to the end of a run before I even know it!! You ladies talk me through it!! HA. Thank you for all your hard work. It is an encouragement to so many.

  29. Sandy says

    7 May 2016 at 9:31 am

    I really enjoy Sarah podcasts, looking forward to listen to yours:)

  30. Laura says

    8 May 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Our library hold list filled up fast with so many of the great ideas shared on this RAR episode. My little girl (5yo) often overhears the podcasts and perks up when a favorite title is mentioned. She seems delighted to know that other people suggest the books we know and love too! Sally Lloyd-Jones’ book looks lovely too, we’d happily add it to our home library 🙂

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