Do you feel it in the air? The seasons are a-changing...and it's just about the best time of year for reading with a cup of cocoa, next to a crackling fire. (I suppose in the Southern Hemisphere it's lemonade and beach reading... but there's no bad season for reading, right?) We think you're going to be very excited about what we have coming up in RAR this winter, plus a brand new addition to RAR Premium - Christmas School! Listen in while I tell you all about it. In this episode, I'm sharing: * an invitation to slow down and simplify this season (yes, please!)* all about the first-ever RAR Christmas School* a preview of what's coming in 2021 (if you have a child who struggles perfectionism, WE SEE YOU-- and don't miss January in RAR Premium) Time stamps: 2:23Christmas School with Tomie dePaola5:23Circle with Sarah: The Seashell Approach7:08Creative Ways to Research with Barb Rosenstock8:13'The Book of Mistakes' -- my favorite picture book for young perfectionists (yep, I have one too)9:10The game is afoot in Mama Book Club11:42WOW: Jonathan Auxier returns 12:34 'Before She was Harriet'14:26'You better believe there will be waffles!'18:21Let the Kids Speak Quote to remember: "A successful homeschool is built out of a series of small actions that are taken on purpose. So that's what we do in Circle with Sarah."Sarah Mackenzie Links from this episode: * All of our Christmas resources are here * RAR Premium* Tomie dePaola* RAR #151: It's a Story ... So What? Barb Rosenstock* RAR #56: What's at Stake and Why Stories Matter, Jonathan Auxier Books mentioned in this episode: Nothing Found You'll also enjoy: * Christmas novels to read aloud with the whole family* Gift Guide: Dozens of bookish gifts for kids* Christmas audio books for the whole family