Archive for 'Krissi’s Blog'

KD’s Song
Posted on 23. Jul, 2018 by admin.
My sister, Kadee, has battled Lupus for most of her adult life. She lost both kidneys to the disease and was on dialysis for 5 years while waiting for a transplant. Finally, in 2011 she got a new kidney thanks to a living donor. I wrote this song for a fund raiser that my mom […]
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The Story Behind the Story
Posted on 13. Jul, 2018 by admin.
Once upon a Tahoe summer day my seven-year-old son set up a lemonade stand in our front yard. It was so hot the birds had stopped singing and the dogs had stopped barking; our neighborhood was quiet, still, and empty. Caleb sat happily pouring lemonade into Dixie cups, waiting for customers, but no one ever […]
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New Book Release!
Posted on 09. Jul, 2018 by admin.
Available Now: Bilingual Bear Book! No alimente a nuestros osos Don’t Feed Our Bears This sing-along Spanish and English storybook for kids is available online now! It features the same beautiful full-color illustrations as In The Meadow (Don’t Feed Our Bears) and the same toe tapping melody. The difference is there are two versions – Spanish […]
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BLACK FRIDAY SALE EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 30th!
Posted on 24. Nov, 2017 by admin.
ORDER A COPY OF “ON THE TRAIL” AND RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF “IN THE MEADOW (DON’T FEED OUR BEARS”!Get both book/CD sets (In The Meadow & On The Trail) for the price of one! A perfect gift for young readers and nature enthusiasts on your list! Book/CD sets In The Meadow Book/CD set $12.95 […]
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Posted on 18. Jul, 2017 by admin.
Visit our Facebook page: “Little Bear Books Lake Tahoe” and check out a video of “On The Trail”!
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Finally!
Posted on 28. Feb, 2015 by admin.
It’s finally snowing in Tahoe! Five inches and still falling. We’ll take what we can get on the last day of February.
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Singing and Reading Benefits Children
Posted on 28. Jan, 2015 by admin.
There was a great little article on page 7 of the Tahoe Daily Tribune today applauding the reading singing connection. The author, Jonathan Helm, is a pediatrician at Barton Pediatrics in Stateline. He states that, “Early language development is intricately linked to a child’s exposure to reading, talking, and SINGING.” Here at Little Bear Books, we […]
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Shop Locally in South Lake Tahoe
Posted on 30. Dec, 2014 by admin.
Happy New Year! As we ring in the new year, we have a lot to be thankful for in South Lake Tahoe. First of all, it is snowing! Lets hope it keeps coming down! Furthermore, it is great to see lots of positive choices for shoppers in South Lake Tahoe. New shops are cropping up […]
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Kids Sing – Along and Book Signing
Posted on 08. Dec, 2014 by admin.
Saturday, December 13, 2014 11:00am Sing-along and book signing with Krissi Russell at Tahoe Tot Spot, at 1012 Al Tahoe Blvd. Learn about bears, coyotes, and geese in an entertaining, educational, interactive setting.Join the fun at their holiday bazaar.There will be music, crafts, and activities for the kids, and opportunities for holiday shopping! Hope to […]
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Great gifts for teachers and young children
Posted on 04. Dec, 2014 by admin.
Entertaining and educational, our sing-along stories are great for teachers and young children on your gift list. Our book/CD sets are available locally at Tot to Tot, Tahoe Toys and Treasures, Toy Maniacs, Tahoe Tot Spot, Driftwood Cafe, League to Save Lake Tahoe, and Grass Roots. They are also available at The Tree House, in Truckee, […]