Hi Kids!
Well, the votes are in and the winning badge of the "What Badge Should Thorndyke Earn Next" poll is the Love It badge. I filled out a heart with my favorite book and then I shared it with LB. Since I am a Big Bear, my favorite books is, of course, a book with a Big Bear in it.

Big Smelly Bear by Britta Teckentrup — The only difference between the bear in this book and me is that I am NOT smelly. But you should read it. It has everything. Humor. Adventure. Drama. And dare I say it, a little bit of Romance?

I'm almost done with CYS. I have 5 badges I haven't earned yet. I'm thinking of earning my Hands On badge next, but I'm struggling to come up with something I can do with clumsy bear paws. Any ideas? What badges do you still need to earn? Can I challenge you to earn all of them before CYS ends on August 11th? You still have lots of time! I know you can do it.

Bear Hugs!
Thorndyke