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Entering the children’s room at our local library opens an entire world of possibilities to explore, especially during the summer months. My children become botanists, ballerinas, magicians, chefs, or paleontologists, depending on the day. They enter imaginary worlds, slaying dragons and taking fantastic adventures. They peruse illustrations and photographs, lost in the pages of each book.

The summer reading program at the library is a simple pleasure and reminds me of my childhood trips to the library. My eight-year-old has his own library card and takes pride in finding and checking out the perfect book. These weekly library visits empower my children to follow their dreams and imaginations – a life lesson for mommies, too.

Pictures and words courtesy of Melissa Miller. Thanks Melissa for reminding us that an ideal summer escape awaits us if we just open a book.

Share with us a grand adventure today; of visions wild and wonderful where anything and everything is possible.

Comments

[kosenrufu mama]

here ... http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2009/03/giocare-fare.html

[Marcie]

A lot of time spent in a dog park..where the sweetest pups become the fiercest of lions fighting for their right to rule their magical forests:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=853

[Puna]

Wonderful diptych! I love to see kids read.

I saw some fire eaters this summer.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/06/june-30-fire-eaters/

And a 10 foot long sturgeon.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/06/june-29-heres-looking-at-you/

And an oxygen bar.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/06/june-28-inhale/

All in a matter of three days. It's a great summer so far.

[cindy : quaint]

this is wonderful. the photos are fantastic and i love the murals on the walls. happy reading!

[beth]

I'm not sure it was a grand adventure, but my day yesterday sure was fun !


http://moredoors.blogspot.com/2009/07/game-daygame-face.html

[BlessedMess]

We have a new cozy spot to curl up with a good book...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12418609@N00/3726802863/in/photostream/

And we are trying to get out and have some adventures, despite all this rain...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12418609@N00/3728442968/in/photostream/

[Christian at Modobject at Home]

Oh the joy of books and the lasting impression they carve in the minds of children!
http://www.modobjectathome.com/2009/07/garden-gate.html

[jakki]

Awesome mural on the wall! Such a big WELCOME change from the stark white walls in the libraries in our city!! Welcoming and fun...

[Wayfaring Wanderer]

My latest adventure was a trip into a Subterranean Wonderland! Wicked cool place :D

http://www.wayfaringwanderer.com/2009/07/subterranean-wonderland.html

~WW

[Jaana]

my weekly photo walks have become my favorite adventures. exploring new territory is fun with a camera in hand
http://photographybyjaana.blogspot.com/2009/07/photo-walk-venice-beach.html

[Guillermo Aldaya]

Just to thank you for so good blog! All the best from Rio de Janeiro.

[Toni | DailyVignette]

My grand adventure today is posting a benefit auction item on my blog, with proceeds to go to the Karen Hansel Benefit Fund. Come place a bid!

http://dailyvignette.com/2009/07/17/lets-all-make-a-difference/

[schmutzie]

This website is being featured on Five Star Friday!
http://www.fivestarfriday.com/2009/07/five-star-fridays-edition-63.html

[georgia]

i use the word wonderful a lot lately. {i like that word}

but here is one instance where it truly applies. these photos . . . this post. so full of wonder. what vibrant colors in these whimsical photos that make me want to be a kid again for sure!

[Gayle]

Oh, I miss the days when my kids were little and participated in the library's summer reading program. I love the library so much! So many wonderful possibilities surround you in those books!

[djbeat]

bb boy is discovering the wild & wonderful in his books & coming alive on the shelves:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3727409552/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3521920217/

[Jean M Fogle]

A walk up the steps of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is worth the huffing and puffing. The view makes it worth the trip, and actually the trip up also offered some interesting photos. Unfortunately, my little point and shoot camera was running low on batteries.
http://pixels-n-pen.blogspot.com

[Trude]

I have many fond memories of my mom taking my brothers and I to the local library, especially during the summer, and coming home loaded with as many books as they would let us check out at once! Its a big part of the reason I treasure books as much as I do. :) My most recent book shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trudem/3436181218/in/set-72157612084564706/