What’s Up With the Iguana Gang?

The evil iguana gang is at it again in the upcoming Night Buddies and Evil School Bus #264 (out later this year!). They’re flying all over the Borough in an old school bus picking up road kill. But why? That’s what John and Crosley must figure out. But before we reveal too much about their […]

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Traveling With My Son

In 2016, Night Buddies Author Sands Hetherington wrote an article about traveling with his son for the Good Man Project. As we celebrate the official start of summer, this might inspire you to take a road trip with kids! Excerpt: I don’t know if this is the best piece of parenting advice out there, but […]

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Play in the Dirt!

Summer’s nearly here, which means it’s time to play in the dirt! Gardening is an excellent activity that can add fun and structure to summer. Gardening offers the opportunity to research, plan, take outings to garden centers and community gardens, plant and care for plants, and learn about nature. In addition, daily gardening chores can […]

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Cool Things to Do with Kids Art

It’s Mother’s Day which means that many moms will be receiving handmade gifts from their littles. We’ve scoured Pinterest, Etsy, and mommy bloggers for creative ways to display, wear, and enjoy these creations. Display it! You can create a gallery wall of children’s art with simple frames or picture rails. Hang pictures with Command Strips […]

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Saying Goodbye to Elementary School

Many of John and Crosley’s favorite readers are fifth graders. When this school year comes to a close in a few short weeks, they will be saying goodbye to elementary school. This is an exciting transition; emotions may run from happy to nervous to happy again and even a little sad. To help your student […]

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More Wacky Holidays

Who doesn’t love a good holiday? It’s fun to look forward to special days and to plan special celebrations. But don’t limit yourself to the BIG holidays; pick some unusual, lesser-known holidays and observances and incorporate them into your 2023 plans. HolidaysandObservances.com offers hundreds of suggestions, but we’ve listed a few of our favorites for […]

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Master the Bedtime Story

Perhaps you’ve heard the lore about how the Night Buddies’ adventures started as bedtime stories made up by Sands Hetherington and his John. Five years ago, we investigated what it takes to become a master at crafting nighttime tales. So grab a pillow and blanket and settle in as we review that conversation with Sands. […]

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Why Book Reviews Matter

Think about the last book you bought. Did you choose it because you found it on a real or virtual bookshelf? Did you go looking for it because a friend recommended it? Or did you read a review that piqued your interest? As we shop more online, we increasingly look to reviews to help us […]

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March Basketball Fun with Mid Graders

It’s that time of year when people who pay no attention to college basketball suddenly can’t get enough. Productivity and focus decrease as people watch college men and women shoot half-court shots and buzzer-beaters during the NCAA basketball tournaments. If you can’t look away from the action, include your middle-grade kids in the fun. The […]

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