#LoveLearning: Seuss-style!

Johanna's girls reading a Dr. Seuss book

We are through and through a Seuss family. I was so excited when my girls quickly adopted this author's books into their little bedroom libraries. And let's be honest...they are an easy read on the days when you've been put through the ringer in life and as a parent. I am nothing if I am not brutally honest! 

Today I am sharing the new Lands' End Love Learning Book for the week: What Pet Should I Get! Here's the cliff notes so you can decide if this book would be a win for your little:

What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! With his signature rhymes and delightful language, Dr. Seuss shows kids that making a decision isn’t always easy, but it can be done and it can be fun!

The Dr. Suess book, What Pet Should I Get

Parent Tip: I recommend using the Brightly website to track summer reading initiatives for your kiddos.. The site helps make it a little easier, and a lot more fun, for parents to encourage daily reading. We love the site because there are book recommendations from all publishers for every age and stage, reading tips, author essays, seasonal suggestions, and more. 

Don't forget that each Thursday through August 31, 2017 Lands’ End will feature a Brightly Book of the Week along with thoughtful discussion questions for parents and kids to encourage reading comprehension. And have fun with it - you and your kids can show your love of reading with a photo or video using #LoveLearning and #LandsEndKids for a weekly chance to win a book from Brightly by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Johanna's girls reading a Dr. Seuss book
The Dr. Seuss book, What Pet Should I Get?

But there's more! Here is this week's Lands' End graphic tee available until the end of today which just so happens to coincide with this week's science experiment...

A children's graphic t-shirt

This summer, Lands’ End is excited to partner with America’s Favorite Science Teacher and frequent Ellen Show guest Steve Spangler through the #LoveLearning campaign to feature weekly DIY science experiments that families can do at home.

You'll definitely want to check out this week's experiment as it was my kids' favorite so far: The Bubbling Lava Lamp! Check the video out here. Each Thursday through August 31, 2017, Lands’ End will feature a new do-it-yourself science experiment so be sure to check back next week, too!

Parents and kids have a chance to showcase a passion for science with a photo or video using #LoveLearning and #LandsEndKids for a weekly chance to win a Big Bag of Science Kit by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

To view past Lands' End posts from this summer see post #1 and post #2. Happy Reading Parents! xo

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