Surprisingly up until last week the weather in Upstate New York has been mild. January 31st was like a spring day and we missed the snowstorms that dumped a few feet of the white stuff to areas less than 60 minutes from us. In fact, we have no snow on the ground at all. We did experience bone chilling cold temperatures of\u00a0\u00a0-6 degrees Fahrenheit last weekend. It has warmed up, but nowhere near the\u00a0early spring like temperatures we were having a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n

Christmas day was so warm we had dandelions blooming but ironically, Mother Nature wants to give us a taste of winter before spring rolls in. It looks like the next 10 days will only bring us highs in the 30’s and 40’s along with some snow showers. \u00a0Oh well, it can’t last that long, at least I hope it won’t. I am eager to see the first Robin Red Breast of spring. Speaking of spring, I have a great book to share with you. The Legend of the Easter Robin<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is a great book that is perfect to share with your own child or any special child in your life to captivate and teach them about compassion and faith.<\/p>\n

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In the center of the nest lay one perfect egg, the color of a spring sky. The father robin sat on a branch nearby, guarding his family. Tressa spotted raccoon tracks below and a blue jay eyeing the nest. \u201cGran, how are we going to keep the egg safe?\u201d \u201cWe\u2019ll have to leave that one to the Creator,\u201d Gran said. Robins have built a nest on the window ledge at Grandmother\u2019s house! Tressa is thrilled\u2015and concerned. What will happen to the sky-blue egg laid by the mother robin? As more eggs appear, Tressa witnesses the daily drama of the robins\u2019 nest and learns how God cares for all creatures. Besides watching the birds, there are Easter eggs to color. And there is a very special story to hear\u2015a tale of long ago about one small bird with a very big heart. How did the robin get its red breast? Tressa is about to find out as Gran tells her the story of the Easter robin. Brought to life with colorful, tender illustrations,\u00a0The Legend of the Easter Robin<\/strong> <\/em>makes a perfect Easter Gift!<\/p>\n