happy birthday america mary pope osborne

It’s breathtaking views overlooking the Hudson River and the gardens surrounding it make the trip simply wonderful. The 1930s structure resembles medieval abbeys and is situated on the northern tip of Manhattan island. It’s been fun taking her toÂ places she’s read about – the Cloisters to see the unicorn tapestry. And when she had to tell the Governor what her favorite book was it came as no surprise that it was a Magic Tree House story! Much of it, of course, the exciting Magic Tree House stories. For 1st & 2nd grade, our daughter participated in the Governor’s Challenge reading over 2,000 pages each summer. I have found boys are entertained by the series as much as girls are…and that’s a great first step in fostering a lifelong love of reading.ÂĮvery book has been a joy to read. Jack is bright and funny, loves to research and jots handy notes in his journal. She’s a delightful role model for any little girl. And when our little one turned 8, Annie was just turning 8!Īnnie’s brave and smart, kind and loves animals. It helped, too, that our daughter was 7 when Jack’s little sister, Annie, was 7 in the series. She was thrilled!ĭad & the Birthday Girl are checking out each book.īook stands & baskets throughout the house, this series commands a special shelf on her favorite bookcase in her room. Our little one started reading the Magic Tree House books in 1st grade.įor her 7th birthday, my mother gave her the entire set. She is a literary hero in our home, a master wordsmith, prolific and creative, funny and warm.Īnyone who knows me knows Children & Literacy are paramount: Â And no children’s author makes history come more alive than Mary Pope Osborne. Our daughter’s expression cannot deny the power of words coming to life.

Dianthus!!Â Â The magical unicorn trapped in the tapestry came to life – not only in the Magic Tree House book, Blizzard of the Blue Moon -Â but for our young reader on a visit to the Cloisters in New York City where the circa 1495AD woven masterpiece graces the hall today.

Happy birthday america mary pope osborne