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Today is that wonderfully fun day when we celebrate the Rubber Ducky.

Rubber Duckies have come a long way in recent years.  They are not just yellow, they come in all colors and sizes, some even dressed up.

Oh Rubber Ducky! by Victoria_Neely

Sesame Street’s Ernie LOVED his rubber ducky, and even sang to it, and about it. Watch some Rubber Ducky videos at the Rubber Ducky Video Showcase.

(Photo from Kernal Sanders)

November 9-13 is National Young Readers Week, co-sponsored by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Pizza Hut runs the Book It! program and does a lot to encourage children to read. As a former Book It! kid, I know that this is a valuable program.

I believe that the best way to get kids to read is to give them a GREAT book – a story they would enjoy and want to read. One amazing book can do a lot to foster the love of reading.

LindaJM has made a series of lenses on Newbery Award Winning Books. This is the perfect place to look for extraordinary children literature.

If you are looking for a way to actively encourage reading, consider Mentoring Children through ePal Program (by mbgphoto).

(photo by t.blue)

Worldwide, 145 million children are orphaned or displaced. Every two seconds another child is orphaned. 99% of orphans worldwide will never be adopted.

World Orphans Day began in Nashville, TN to raise awareness and money for these forgotten children around the world. Take a moment to think about them, and whether there is anything you can do to help.

Noah’ s Ark Orphan Care – Malawi, Africa by Cajean
Bulgaria’s Abandoned Children by ftuley
Comfort dolls-knitting for African Aids Orphans by donna_m
Drugging Foster Children by LindaJM

(photo by khym54)