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WORD OF THE DAYAnticipate (an-tic-i-pate) – to expect or look ahead to something, often eagerlyWith glee, the young girl...
24/12/2021

WORD OF THE DAY

Anticipate (an-tic-i-pate) – to expect or look ahead to something, often eagerly

With glee, the young girl anticipated Santa coming down the chimney with presents at any moment.

Chicago has the most moving bridges of any city in North America and the second most in the world?!
20/12/2021

Chicago has the most moving bridges of any city in North America and the second most in the world?!

We love hearing about the good times had reading My Blank Page! Do you have any wonderful memories from sharing this boo...
16/12/2021

We love hearing about the good times had reading My Blank Page! Do you have any wonderful memories from sharing this book with your loved ones? Let us know in the comments!

WORD OF THE DAYAssert (a-sert) – to confidently state a fact or opinionDespite falling asleep by 8 PM, the boy asserted ...
14/12/2021

WORD OF THE DAY

Assert (a-sert) – to confidently state a fact or opinion

Despite falling asleep by 8 PM, the boy asserted that he saw Santa leaving presents under the tree.

The Chicago River is the world's only backwards flowing river.
26/11/2021

The Chicago River is the world's only backwards flowing river.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We could not be more thankful for all of you, our followers! Let us know wh...
25/11/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We could not be more thankful for all of you, our followers! Let us know what you are most thankful for on this wonderful holiday.

feast (fe-est) a large meal, typically one in celebration of something. The little girl's grandma cooked an large feas...
24/11/2021

feast (fe-est) a large meal, typically one in celebration of something. The little girl's grandma cooked an large feast for the entire family to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Another one for the parents, that film director and screenwriter John Hughes moved to Chicago when he was 13 and a lot...
19/11/2021

Another one for the parents, that film director and screenwriter John Hughes moved to Chicago when he was 13 and a lot of his most famous movies including Ferris Bueler's Day Off take place in the city? What is everyone's favorite John Hughes film?

curious (kyoo-ree-us) eager to know or learn something. The brother and sister found a stray cat in their yard and wer...
17/11/2021

curious (kyoo-ree-us) eager to know or learn something. The brother and sister found a stray cat in their yard and were curious where its owner was.

What is your child's favorite bed time story to have read to them right before bed? Tell us in the comments below. ...
15/11/2021

What is your child's favorite bed time story to have read to them right before bed? Tell us in the comments below.

Happy World Kindness Day! In these upcoming months where the season of giving is upon us, lets take an extra day to show...
13/11/2021

Happy World Kindness Day! In these upcoming months where the season of giving is upon us, lets take an extra day to show someone you love an extra bit of kindness.

The game of 16-inch softball, played without gloves, was invented in Chicago. The first known game of its kind took pl...
12/11/2021

The game of 16-inch softball, played without gloves, was invented in Chicago. The first known game of its kind took place on Thanksgiving Day 1887 at the Farragut Boat Club. How many of our parents out there have played or are playing in a softball league?

Máximo the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur known to man, and SUE, the largest and most complete T.rex specimen in the...
29/10/2021

Máximo the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur known to man, and SUE, the largest and most complete T.rex specimen in the country, are at the Field Museum of Natural History. What is your child's favorite dinosaur?

The boy from My Blank Page had to be very brave to go on his adventures and had to overcome a lot of his fears. What are...
28/10/2021

The boy from My Blank Page had to be very brave to go on his adventures and had to overcome a lot of his fears. What are some of your child's biggest fears and how could you help them overcome them?

Explore (ik-splor) travel in or through an unfamiliar country or area in order to learn about or familiarize oneself w...
27/10/2021

Explore (ik-splor) travel in or through an unfamiliar country or area in order to learn about or familiarize oneself with it.
The boy from My Blank Page had to explore different areas to find the long lost painting.

Prefer (Pree-fur) to like some thing or person better than another or othersThe little girl preferred to play with dol...
26/10/2021

Prefer (Pree-fur) to like some thing or person better than another or others
The little girl preferred to play with dolls instead of her brother's hot wheels.

Here at Ashland Wells, we are always looking for new publishers to work with. If you are an author and are interested in...
25/10/2021

Here at Ashland Wells, we are always looking for new publishers to work with. If you are an author and are interested in learning more, please email us at [email protected].

The Museum of Science and Industry is the largest museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Have you and your kids...
24/10/2021

The Museum of Science and Industry is the largest museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Have you and your kids visited the museum downtown?

Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. What is your child's favorite sport to play in? ...
23/10/2021

Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. What is your child's favorite sport to play in?

Wallace Carlson and Winsor McCay created the first animated cartoon character with Gertie the Dinosaur in 1914. What i...
22/10/2021

Wallace Carlson and Winsor McCay created the first animated cartoon character with Gertie the Dinosaur in 1914. What is your child's favorite cartoon show to watch?

In 1943, Ike Sewell invented deep dish pizza at his restaurant Pizzeria Uno, where Chicago-style pizza is still served...
10/10/2021

In 1943, Ike Sewell invented deep dish pizza at his restaurant Pizzeria Uno, where Chicago-style pizza is still served to this day. Do your children prefer the Chicago Style deep dish or New York Style thin crust?

With fall coming around, are you looking for a nice story to cuddle up with your child by the fireplace with? Well look ...
07/10/2021

With fall coming around, are you looking for a nice story to cuddle up with your child by the fireplace with? Well look no further and check out My Blank Page, the story of a young boy who is bored, but allows his mind to wander, his imagination to take him beyond the walls of his room and on an unforgettable pirate adventure; all with a just a piece of paper. Click on the link below to learn more and get your copy today: https://bit.ly/3AgEY5r

Precious (pre-shi-us) used as a term to address a beloved person. The young boy was very precious to his mother becau...
06/10/2021

Precious (pre-shi-us) used as a term to address a beloved person. The young boy was very precious to his mother because she loved him very much.

Did you know that the first animal at the Lincoln Park zoo was a bear cub? If your child could have any animal as a pe...
30/09/2021

Did you know that the first animal at the Lincoln Park zoo was a bear cub? If your child could have any animal as a pet, what animal would it be?

EXAGGERATE (ig-zaje-rait) represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is The little girl ...
29/09/2021

EXAGGERATE (ig-zaje-rait) represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is
The little girl exaggerate how much homework she had, when she really only had one page of math homework to do.

Did you know that tall building construction was invented in Chicago and it is known as the "Home of the Skyscraper? C...
29/09/2021

Did you know that tall building construction was invented in Chicago and it is known as the "Home of the Skyscraper? Chicago is thus a home to four or the ten tallest buildings in the country. What are the names of those buildings?

In 2017, two sets of new parents in the Chicago area found themselves in a discussion about children’s books because…w...
25/09/2021

In 2017, two sets of new parents in the Chicago area found themselves in a discussion about children’s books because…well, these are the things you find yourself talking about when you’re new parents! We began to talk about our favorite children’s books and what it was about them that made them great. After this conversation, it was not long until we decided to begin our own publishing company focused on creating the types of stories we loved as children, and that our own children love today. That is how Ashland Wells came to be! Click the link below to learn a bit more about our company and how we came to be where we are now: https://bit.ly/2Zja3mn

Chicago opened the first planetarium in the western hemisphere: Adler Planetarium. Have you had a chance to take your ...
25/09/2021

Chicago opened the first planetarium in the western hemisphere: Adler Planetarium. Have you had a chance to take your child to experience all that Adler has to offer?

There is so much to be thankful for. With how chaotic times can be, it is always nice to take a moment and appreciate ...
24/09/2021

There is so much to be thankful for. With how chaotic times can be, it is always nice to take a moment and appreciate the good people who are in our life. We our so thankful for all of our publishers, Tracy Weldon for writing My Blank Page, our customers, and of course all of you, our followers. Who is someone that you are thankful for?

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