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The Story that Started with A List
Darcy Pattison started her new book, FROWNS: NOUNS, A FEW ADJECTIVES by writing a list of random things. From book to story, see her process.
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Red Cards: The Silly Grammar Story Series
Children's picture book about new student hoping for a friend. Told all in nouns; when verbs intrude, they are given a red card! Decodable, ages 5-8.
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An Illustrator Talks about the Agriculture in the Classroom Convention
NOTE: This post is by illustrator Terry Kole, who staffed the Mims House Book at the National Association of Agricu...
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THANKS, FARMERS - Video, The Scarecrow
THANKS, FARMERS
A Song of Celebration
Are you planning for the fall semester? I know. It's just now summer. Here's ou...
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Summer Solstice: NIGHT Releases in Two Weeks
Launching in two weeks is Darcy Pattison's NIGHT, illustrated by Peter Willis, which tells the story of Copernicus's search of the night sky. The book is now available.
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Great Reviews for NIGHT!
We are thrilled to receive another great review for NIGHT! School Library Journal says it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Here ...
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Why Your Home Library Is the Best Investment You’ll Make
If your child can read well, they can learn almost anything—history, science, how a rocket engine works. Literacy is ...
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Nicolas Copernicus: The Man Who Changed the Night Sky
Author Darcy Pattison talks about the research for her latest nonfiction children's book, NIGHT, the story of Copernicus's discoveries about the solar system
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¡Cinco de Mayo! Celebrating Language, Culture & Kids Who Read
Celebrate Mexican culture and language in these five Spanish children's books
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May the 4th Be With Your YA SCI-Fi Reading!
YA Sci-Fi books for readers ages 9-14. For a Limited Time, they are FREE or $0.99 Read Darcy Pattison's SLEEPERS, a first contact with aliens book that asks: Are there alien sleeper cells on Earth?
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40 Years After the Chornobyl Disaster
The Przewalski's horse is surviving in multiple locations around the world. One location with a thriving herd is the Chornobly Exclusion Zone. Read more about these fascinating horses!
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4 Major Awards This Year
2025-2026 Award Winning Titles
Mims House Book has received four major awards for books this year! These nonfiction c...
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