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All Glory, Laud, and Honour

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All glory, laud, and honour is an old hymn dating back to the time of Charlemagne.  I really like this song.  It reminds me praise the Lord God for who he is and what he has done. 

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The­o­dulph of Or­le­ans, circa 820 (Glor­ia laus et hon­or) is the origin author of All Glory Laud and Honour. It was translated from La­tin to Eng­lish by John M. Neale.  The­o­dulph of Or­le­ans was a bishop of Orleans and a member of Charlemagne’s court.   Britannica has good information about him.  

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All glory, laud and honor,
To Thee, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.

Thou art the king of Israel,
Thou David’s royal Son,
Who in the Lord’s name comest,
The King and Blessèd One.

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The company of angels
Are praising Thee on High,
And mortal men and all things
Created make reply.

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The people of the Hebrews
With palms before Thee went;
Our prayer and praise and anthems
Before Thee we present.

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To Thee, before Thy passion,
They sang their hymns of praise;
To Thee, now high exalted,
Our melody we raise.

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Thou didst accept their praises;
Accept the prayers we bring,
Who in all good delightest,
Thou good and gracious King.

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Thy sorrow and Thy triumph
Grant us, O Christ, to share,
That to the holy city
Together we may fare.

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For homage may we bring Thee
Our victory o’er the foe,
That in the Conqueror’s triumph
This strain may ever flow.

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Special Paws the Family List

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In Special Paws the family list, children are introduced to Boston and Hunter, two real life rescue dogs. Waiting for new homes, Hunter and Boston talk through what they would like in a home to call their own.

Special Paws the family list

What I am Reviewing

Special Paws: the Family List.
Tracey Kusinitz Altman, author.
Joseba Morales, illustrator.
Inspired Forever Publishing.
38 pages, softcover, ages 4-8
Picture Book
Rescue, rescue dogs, adoption, family,
Reviewed for Ascot Media.

When a sleepy-eyed Boston awakes and finds herself in new surroundings, she is full of questions! Beside her is an engaging, friendly beagle named Hunter, who quickly becomes Boston’s friend and explains that they are in an animal shelter. As their friendship deepens and their dreams of finding their forever-homes take shape, Hunter helps Boston create a very special list of everything she is looking for in a family. Readers young and old will enjoy the playful dialogue — and maybe catch a glimpse of their own feelings toward family — as both dogs reveal what’s most important to them in a forever home.

Special Paws the family list

The details of Special Paws the family list

32 pages with vibrant colours, well suited to the visual preferences of young children and the dogs of the book.  Children will love the ease of reading. It’s not a lyrical book, but the words are suitable for ages 4-8. The size of the font makes it easy as a read-aloud book with a group of children. 

Special Paws the family list

The story is told from the vantage point of the dogs, talking through what they would like to have in a family.  This might encourage children to talk about what they want in a dog as well. 

Special Paws the family list

I thought it was excellent to actually show the pictures of the real dogs at the close of the book. Didn’t the illustrator do a great job of depicting them?

Special Paws the family list

My Thoughts/Recommendation

Special Paws the family list is a cute book taking the vantage of the dog looking for a new home.  As a child-friendly book it’s great to see the dogs finding their forever homes at the close of the story.   It’s a great book to get children thinking about what they have to offer a dog, and then what a dog has to offer them.   If you have rescued a dog, or are looking to do so, this book would be great to get your children thinking about it more. 

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Can Five be found?

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So I’m sitting here tonight pondering this word five and thinking… what?   What do I do with this word five.  

Shall I talk about five things about myself?

Five things I’m learning from God?

Five homeschooling questions?

It’s a tough word.   Can five be found?

Can five be found?

Can five be found?

Five,
It’s a rather tough word.
Nothing comes to mind with this middle number five.
Can Five be found?   Hmm… Five….
Smack in the middle twixt one and ten.
Well, actually if I think about it 5.5 is smack in the middle. 🙂

Today to The Learning House
My son and I went.
To talk latin, math and French.
Away with ideas we left talking much.
Considering tests, talking gaps,
And shipping to The States.

Did you know I have five siblings?
Two boys, three girls and one boy followed.
Guess where I was in the mix?
Like number five (or rather 5.5)
I was smack in the middle!
Not the easiest place to be.

Tonight with mom a conversation had
Talking about the growth in my lad
I mentioned his help I needed this morn.
Checking a bunny one was five who was born
Three in the litter are growing just fine
But one dead, and one struggling truth must be mine.

Five pets to recall in my life.
Rascal – a cocker cross a fun little dog. Childhood pup.
Jack – Domestic short-hair black cat… Smart as a whip
TORS – Gave cat away when marriage came along. Some day I will replace him.
Lady – Fun dog, defender of my life.
Sassy – All mine, looked only to me, she had my heart. Broke it in two.

Considering God some truths to remember.
Consider him first.
Remember his Sacrifice.
See his unrelenting love.
Take note of God’s unwavering Holiness.
This highest of calling he places on our lives.

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I guess in the end, five can be found.  Family, bunnies, schooling, pets and faith.  Five is a search, and I suppose not quite the middle.  🙂 

What five things can you tell me about?

Young Lincoln of New Salem

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Young Lincoln of New Salem covers the years of Abraham Lincoln from age 22 to 28.  These are the years that he mostly spent in New Salem.  This is the second book by Sam Rawlins. 

Young Lincoln of New Salem

What I am Reviewing

Young Lincoln of New Salem.
Sam Rawlins.
Dell Harris (illustrator)
Yorkshire Publishing.
344 pages, trade paperback

History, American history, Abraham Lincoln, President, Blackhawk War, Death

Long before politics beckoned, he spent six years of his life living on the rugged Illinois frontier in the primitive village of New Salem. 

During the 1830’s he had been a store clerk, postmaster, and a captain of the militia in the Blackhawk War. But nothing in his life experience could have prepared him for what would become a journey into all things spiritual.

This is the story of young Lincoln during those crucial years from the ages of 22 to 28, what he would learn from love and heartbreak, and how it would both haunt and inspire him all the rest of his life.

Young Lincoln of New Salem

The Details of Young Lincoln of New Salem

Oh my, I learned so much about Abe Lincoln. There was some aspects of his life that shocked me, but definitely learned a lot!  Post office manager, store keep, business owner, adult learner, army unit captain, and politician.  One doesn’t need to be stuck in one role in life. Abe was willing and capable of many different tasks. 

I was horrified at the treatment he received from his father.  Dismayed was felt at some of the setbacks he had in life.  Pleased when he found true love and I loved his determination to learn.   Good stuff. 

The death of Ann put an odd spin on his faith, and we saw his vulnerability clearly.  I wonder how much was Abe and how much was the spin the author placed on his experiences. 

Good character descriptions filled the pages, as were the apt scenes that he painted of the countryside, the villages, and the people he met. 

Young Lincoln of New Salem

My Thoughts

I really don’t know what to recommend honestly.  I’m a Canadian reader who respects her American neighbours yet is able to see her flaws.   Young Lincoln of New Salem seems to have Abe Lincoln painted as a perfect paradigm of young adult manhood.  

While I loved the details I learned, I was disturbed by Abe’s “spirituality”.  I’d had vague knowledge that he was a bit like this, but having it such a clear part of his life, has altered my perceptions of him.   

So I don’t know if I can recommend it.  Definitely not for young readers, adults can make their own decisions.   

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Wide World of Rabbits

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The domestic rabbit, as many people know, is a descendant of the European rabbit.  A colony living, tunnel digging animal that establishes territory to raise their young.  But did you know there is a whole wide world of rabbits?   Let’s learn eh!  

Wide World of Rabbits

Classification

Rabbits are of the order Lagomorpha, commonly called lagomorphs.  This order is made up of three families: Leporidae (rabbits and hares), Ochontonidae (30 species of pika) and Prolagidae (extinct branch of pika).  Rabbits are Leporids of which there are 29 species across 10 genera.   In all continents except for Antartica.

Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Subphylum:
Vertebrata
Class:
Mammalia
Order:
Lagomorpha
Family:
Leporidae

Genus:

  • Pentalagus – Amami Rabbit, Japanese Rabbit
  • Bunolagus – Riverine rabbit, Karoo Desert, South Africa
  • Nesolagus – striped rabbits, 2 species, Southeast Asia
  • Romerolagus – Volcano Rabbit, Mexico
  • Brachylagus – Pygmy rabbit, USA
  • Sylvilagus – cottontails 17 species, North and South America
  • Oryctolagus – European rabbit, introduced to Americas, Australia
  • Poelagus – Bunyoro Rabbit, Central Africa
  • Pronolagus  – rockhares, 3 species, Africa
  • Caprolagus – hispid hare, India, Nepal, Bangledesh

I’m going to talk a bit about a few of these rabbits.

Amami rabbit

Living on two small Japanese islands, these rabbits are a dark-furred rabbit, the only living remnants of an ancient breed of rabbit from Asia.   They are part of the Pentalagus genus.  Weighing from 4.5-6.5 lbs they are protected by the Japanese government.   Less than 5,000 are known to exist in the wild.   The Amami rabbit is an elusive, nocturnal rabbit. 

Features such as small stocky limbs with over-sized claws and physical characteristics differing from other rabbits in such ways as smaller eyes/ears and a longer pronounced snout set the Amami rabbit aside from its relatives and make it easily distinguishable.  (source)

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https://itsnature.org/endangered/amami-rabbit/

Riverine rabbit

This is the only member of the Bunolagus genus. It is native to the Karoo desert in South Africa.  It is a the typical brownish-grey of many wild rabbits.

The Riverine rabbit is easily recognizable by the long brown stripes in its facial fur that run from its mouth right round to the back of its ears. Among the features that define this rabbit include big flexible ears and large lumpy hind feet, the fur of …. is mostly light brown with the exception of the belly and neck which is usually a creamy colored fur. (source)

Females only have one kit per year, which has contributed to it being on the critically endangered list.   It is a nocturnal rabbit.  There are only about 250 left in the wild. 

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Pygmy Rabbit

With adults reaching 1 lb as adults, these are the world’s smallest rabbit.  Located in Washington State and Idaho.   They are an endangered species that are being captive bred and then released into the wild.   Learn about their steps to recovery here. 

Cottontails

These rabbits are a familiar site in most towns and countrysides in North America.   A quick-moving, non-domesticated animal, cottontails build their nests as a small indent in the ground, just big enough to hold a litter of kits.  A camouflaging grey-brown colour these lagomorphs are a garden pest, but always bring a smile to my face.  🙂

People often find a next of bunnies and wonder what to do since momma isn’t around.  This video talks about what to do if you find a nest. 

Striped rabbits

Two known species, the Sumatran Short-eared and the Annamite Striped.  These rabbits are named for the region they are found in.  They are striped rabbits!  Go figure eh!   I was so surprised.  The Sumatran is smaller at 3ish lbs, the Annamite 4-6 lbs.  These rabbits have stripes on their back half. 

I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse of some of the wide world of rabbits.  It’s amazing the differences between them isn’t it?

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I know where I’m Going

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Today I have an Irish melody for you!   I know where I am going is a song I song more than a time or two in my life, but always in a lower key.  🙂  

As to who wrote it, it’s a traditional hymn that one of my hymnbooks lists as Scottish in origin, and another lists as Irish.  I’ve seen it both ways on-line as well.   So your guess is as good as mine. 🙂

The words I have in this hymnal are different than the words of the videos I chose.  So these might be completely different songs.   I dunno.  The lyrics follow along so run with it folks!  🙂

Lyrics

I know where I'm going, 
And I know who's going with me;
I know why there's music
In the quiet summer morning.

I found a wealth of gold
And of silver I have plenty
I found a light to guide me
When my way gets dark and gloomy

Where Are you going?
Who will walk beside you?
When the night is gloomy
Where is the light to guide you?

And where's your gold
and your sliver brightly shining?
Who writes the music
In the quiet summer morning?

I'm going where he goes
and He'll be there bedies me
The love for which he dies
Is all I need to guide me

And he's my gold 
And silver brightly shining
He writes the music
in the quiet summer morning!

I know where I"m going
but where are you going?

The Apollo Missions for Kids

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Did you know that this year we are celebrating the 50 anniversary of the moon landing?   The Apollo Missions for Kids by Chicago Review Press helps us understand this fascinating piece of history. 

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What I am Reviewing

Apollo Missions for Kids: the People and Engineering behind the race to the moon.
21 activities.
Jerome Pohlem
Chicago Review Press.
160 pages, softcover, grades 4-6.
Reviewed for Chicago Review Press.
Moon Landing, Outer space, astronomy, American History, science, geography, history, children’s non-fiction, upper elementary

In 1961, President Kennedy issued a challenge: before the end of the decade, the United States would land a person on the moon and return him safely to Earth—a bold proclamation at the time given that only one US astronaut had ever been to space, for just 15 minutes. To answer President Kennedy’s call, NASA embarked on the Apollo missions: a complicated, dangerous, and expensive adventure involving 400,000 people. Before the missions were over, NASA astronauts had made eleven Apollo flights, six of which landed on the moon, and eight astronauts had lost their lives. The Apollo Missions for Kids tells the story of this pivotal era in space exploration from the perspective of those who lived it—the astronauts and their families, the controllers and engineers, and the technicians and politicians who made the impossible possible.

The Apollo Missions for Kids

The Details of The Apollo Missions for Kids

One of the things I love about the 21 activities series by Chicago Review Press is how complete these books are.   

  • With experiments to help you understand the science behind the mission
  • Colour photos and  illustrations,
  • Highlighted learning
  • Resource lists
  • Timeline

Upper elementary children are drawn into deep understanding of the people, science and places behind important events.  The Apollo Missions for Kids is a well developed yet easy to understand manual. 

Let’s jump into the details shall we?

The Apollo Missions for Kids

Full colour images or photos dot every page of this 160 page book.  At 8 x 11.5 inches it’s an easy size to carry around.  I loved seeing all the different mission badges.  100 colour photos and 35 full colour illustrations.

The Apollo Missions for Kids

You will not only find photos of the mission and it’s people.  You will also drawings and labeled illustrations.  Be enabled to understand more fully the moon, the spaceships, the command modules and much more. 

21 Activities

The Apollo Missions for Kids

The 21 Activities have decent materials lists, and are varied in nature.  Sometimes you’ll be doing a science experiment but other times. you’ll be doing art projects or math.  Some of the activities include:

  • Determine your weight on the moon
  • Identify the moon’s features
  • Demonstrate orbital mechanics with a marble and a shallow bowl
  • Calculate how far away the moon is using sports equipment
  • Recreate the shape and size of the command module
  • Eat like an astronaut and make “space food”
  • Designing a mission patch

Highlighted Areas

The Apollo Missions for Kids

Yellow highlight boxes scatter the pages. These boxes teach about individuals, places, and other important details.   Some of the highlighted items are “The Command and Service Module”. “The Saturn V”, “The Lunar Roving Vehicle”, “Margaret Hamilton” and “Moon Suit”.

The Apollo Missions for Kids

My Thoughts and Recommendations

I love a book that is well-designed and thought out. One that works on feeding the fascination of students.  This book is great for upper elementary aged and older students.   With 21 activities, a timeline, resources for further study, and places to visit, this book brings this pivotal moment in history to life. The Apollo Missions for Kids manual helps us get to know the people and places important to the space race and American History. 

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