Month: March 2017

The Adventures Continue

The change in the seasons is cause for excitement. Li’l Al and his dog, Rocky, are always looking for the next adventure that comes their way. What will the coming of Spring unfold? This crazy winter tries to hold on, yet the calendar says “No.”

The temperatures dance around the 40 and 50 degree mark; with an occasional spike to 60 degrees here in March. When it snows this time of year it’s only around for a day or so. When it rains, you can smell that Spring is on it’s way. The days are stretching out, getting longer & longer. When the sun shines,…. why you can feel the difference from a month or two ago. Yes, Spring IS close at hand.

How will YOU embrace this change in the seasons? Are you introducing activities back into your days that have long been on hold in the dark winter months?

Have you seen “Li’l Al Steps into Spring” yet? This storybook can be ordered on our Merchandise page.  Currently, we are setting up Author readings / appearances at TwinCities area preschools, Childcare centers and elementary schools for March through early June, with the possibility of traveling for appearances in May & June. Contact us to set up a visit to your child’s school. Keep reading to your young ones. You are instilling the love of books, reading and learning into their lives. There is an adventure around the corner. Be sure to watch for it.

…and other reasons to Celebrate!

A stack of golden pancakes aside, how do YOU celebrate National Pancake Day? In the Li’l Al camp, of course, there are pancakes, syrup, strawberries and whipped cream to boot! Yet, March 7th is a great day to celebrate. Daylight savings time is less than a week out. Spring is just 2 weeks off. The sun is shining, at the moment….

Yes, it’s a great day to celebrate. The change in the seasons has always been welcome. Nature gives us so many wonderful gifts; from the fresh buds and new life of Spring, through Summer’s warmth, into the crisp cool of Fall and harvest time. We welcome winter when it arrives. Although the cold wind may bite us – the frost is spectacular and snow and ice provide many adventures to keep us busy. Each season holds wonderful magic.

And so it has been with Li’l Al Adventures, as we’ve seen our hero and his fluffy white dog romp across the pages of our stories and embrace each  season. Li’l Al is gearing up for his next adventure into the world. We’re hoping it’s not long before we can share what’s in store for our fellow.

So while Li’l Al is enjoying National Pancake Day today – we’re looking down the road and thinking about the future.  We have seen how winter provides us snow, filled with snow angels and snowmen. We’ve stepped out into a lovely day following a Spring rain; complete with puddles for splashing  and so much more. Fall and harvest brought hunting for the best pumpkin in the patch.

Now our attention is looking to warmer days ahead. What are YOUR favorite activities in the Summer months? Little boys love to play outside, to be sure. The summer months hold new wonders to discovery, new things to learn. This summer is sure to be bright. We plan to bring you our fourth story book of Li’l Al Adventures.