In a Jar

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The concept here is interesting. I'm not sure if all readers will understand it (I'd be worried about those with more literal thinking), but it is explained quite well. Llewellyn isn't actually putting experiences into his jars; he's putting in objects that remind him of those experiences. But the illustrations could cause some confusion if they're taken too literally. Mason jar meals are a great way to put aside whole meals for your food storage. Through the canning or dry vacuuming process, you can put a meal up to help create long-term food storage. It will be convenient if you want to prepare a large amount and save it for later. Prepare an appetizing meal that will last for a while. In a Jar will be an obvious choice for a Moving book, but it’s much, much more. The objects in the jar would be mere objects if not for the memory they recall. The collection was lovely but ordinary before Llewelyn found Evelyn. Their relationship made what went into the jar all the more marvelous, extraordinary. In a Jar is very much a friendship book in a present tense; a book about memories that is about the making of them. It’s an active book, creating the memories, collecting the moments, sharing, gifting them--not a passive visitation of jars long made. It inspires not only the imagination of what would I collect, but with whom might I collect, or share, or gift?

While there are all sorts of fun things you can store in a jar in the fridge or keep on a shelf for a short period of time (like salads in a jar, etc.), I’m going to concentrate mostly on those food storage meals that you can put up for long-term storage. This list will be very helpful and useful to you. Image Credit: Canva. I have all these #10 Cans? Can I use them? You can store them by drying, vacuum canning them in a mason jar, placing them in a jar with an oxygen absorber, or putting them in a mylar bag and sealing them. (Tutorials coming soon!)

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First thing’s first, get a load of different colours of paper or card and a pen. I used paper, mainly because it’s all I had, but also because it’s easier to fold and fit in a jar. (Here’s where the wooden treasure chest would come in handy – you can fit all sorts in one of those.) You can use one colour of paper but I wanted mine to be colourful and fun, plus its easier to distinguish between each piece of paper. Gorgeous illustrations, poetic prose, and a relatable protagonist make Deborah Marcero’s tale the kind that you can return to again and again . . .Handles complex emotional topics in a way that’s easy for kids to understand—and parents to enjoy. —Entertainment Weekly

Offers a new spin on exploring one’s emotions and . . . the importance of sharing them with others . . . A valuable lesson for young readers, and probably a vital reminder for adults as well. Peppered with rich vocabulary, the text itself is simultaneously simple and profound.” —School Library Journal, starred review Llewellyn, a little rabbit with fabulously absurd long ears, likes to collect things in jars. Mostly small things like stones and feathers. Then he meets Evelyn, also a rabbit, and together they begin to collect extraordinary things, like rainbows and the sound of the ocean. They fill Llewellyn's walls with these things and the reader is treated to brilliant jar shaped illustrations of snowy landscapes, bright summer days, a small quiet moments of friendship. My special thanks to Brenda Keneghan and Dr Lorraine Gibson for arranging and undertaking the analysis. Reference

A fantastic picture book about learning and naming emotions, and the importance of being free to express them.” —BookRiot Can you guess the title from the photos? Here’s the answer—but let me know in the comments if you want to guess.