https://www.ucatholic.com/blog/the-dog-venerated-as-a-saint-by-medieval-catholics/ For a humorous book about a non-human Maximal Saint, try Magnifi-Cat, by Carolyn and Edmund Sheehan, which both teens and adults should enjoy. Advertisements
With the blog now five years old, I am posting a recap of some of the various types of posts I use so those new to the blog will understand their purpose. HISTORY TIDBIT: A short piece of information regarding some aspect of history that might encourage youngsters to find out more. HISTORY LURE: Suggestions […]
It was five years ago today that the first Time Travelling With Kids blog post appeared. I started it, partly, in order to entertain and/or enlighten adults and kids who are already history aficionados, but mostly to help parents and teachers spark an interest in kids who aren’t. So, Happy 5th Birthday, blog. And Happy […]
The world’s first global war (the Seven Years War, 1756–63) was fought in North America, Europe, and India, and came about because both France and Great Britain wanted to be top dog. Eventually, it was Britannia that came to rule the waves (and a lot more, too), and the Battle of the Plains Of Abraham […]
September’s history based or bygone era book suggestions. Ages 3-7 The First Drawing by Mordecai Gerstein (Prehistoric Era) The Princess & The Pony by Kate Beaton (Viking Era) Washday by Eve Bunting Ages 7-9 Canadian Flyer Adventures # 11: Far From Home by Frieda Wishinsky (WW II) The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman (Family […]
