Kate's Pop of Gold

SuppliesKate TevesJuly 21, 2025Comment

On David Foster Wallace and the Terrible Sport of Branding Yourself

I love reading David Foster Wallace’s essays on tennis. Recently his essay on Tracy Austin struck a note.

Big KidsKate TevesApril 25, 2025blogComment

Captain Ahab's Business Book!

Captain Ahab is here to share his wisdom with entrepreneurs everywhere.

Nantucket, Big KidsKate TevesDecember 19, 2023comics, Kate's ComicsComment

Create Your Own Macy's Mermaid Hotel: A Paper Craft Project Inspired by Nantucket

Macy Maguire could use a little help fixing up the Mermaid Hotel and turning it into a quaint New England bed and breakfast. This downloadable paper craft is just the way to help her out.

Nantucket, Kids, TweensKate TevesDecember 3, 2023crafts, activities, full color, black and white, premiumComment

Nantucket Cobblestone Character Cards: Mini Cards for Games, Crafts, and More!

Celebrate Nantucket's famous cobblestone streets with these delightful character cards. Use them to make memory games, gift tags, banners, standing dolls, mobiles, and stickers. Perfect for kids who love Nantucket and enjoy creative freedom.

NantucketKate TevesOctober 2, 2023activities, full color, premiumComment

The Sound and the Silence of Dreams

“The Party” by Jamaica Kincaid is one of the most unusual and most powerful children’s books I have read in a long time. But what is it about?

Kids, Big KidsKate TevesAugust 30, 2023picture books, blog, recommendationsComment

Hot Dawwwg! Somebody Should Give This Book The Caldecott Medal.

It’s not very often that you can experience art without any preconceptions from awards or reviews. I experienced the pure joy of Doug Salati’s “Hot Dog” without having any idea that it had won the 2023 Caldecott Medal.

Kids, Big KidsKate TevesAugust 27, 2023blog, writing, picture books, recommendationsComment

The Untethered Transcendence of John Lennon Illustrated

To read Jean Jullien’s illustrated children’s book of “Imagine” is to achieve the kind of transcendent, dismantled experience that John Lennon depicted in his iconic song.

Kids, Big KidsKate TevesAugust 1, 2023blog, recommendations, childrens books, picture booksComment

Colie Cobble Crossword Puzzle

Colie loves crossword puzzles, but this one is really hard! Do you think you can help him solve it?

Nantucket, KidsKate TevesJune 29, 2023Nantucket activities, activities, word games, freeComment

Buddy & Barnstable Are Defeated - Coloring Sheet

Buddy Biggins and Barnstable won’t be able to destroy Nantucket’s cobblestones anytime soon, thanks to the swift work of Nantucket’s two sheriffs. Enjoy this coloring sheet to celebrate the island’s victory against unchecked development!

Nantucket, KidsKate TevesJune 29, 2023color your own, activities, Nantucket activities, freeComment

Macy's Mermaids Coloring Sheet

Help Macy add some color to these mermaids to make her hotel sparkle!

Nantucket, Kids, TweensKate TevesMay 21, 2023color your own, activities, Nantucket activities, freeComment

Buddy Biggins Coloring Sheet

Buddy Biggins and his contractor are feeling pretty great about their plans to pave Nantucket’s cobblestone streets! Help them get their colors back so they can see straight again!

Nantucket, KidsKate TevesMay 3, 2023Nantucket, Nantucket activities, activities, color your own, freeComment

Buddy Biggins Costume

Buddy Biggins is the greediest villain on Nantucket. He wants land, he wants money, he wants power. The budding capitalist in your life can download this Buddy costume and show his friends how to make deals.

NantucketKate TevesMay 2, 2023activities, color your own, full color, premiumComment

Macy’s Mermaid Mobile

Macy’s Mermaid Hotel is the best kept secret on Nantucket island, and Macy wants you to celebrate its mysteries with her. Enjoy this DIY mermaid project for kids of all ages.

NantucketKate TevesApril 28, 2023activities, full color, premiumComment

Colie Cobble's Word Scramble & Coloring Sheet

Colie Cobble might love to write lyrics, but he makes a mess of his words. Help him unscramble his messy words.

Nantucket, KidsKate TevesApril 5, 2023word games, activities, freeComment

Colie Cobble 3-in-1 Party Decorations

The cobblestones love Nantucket parties, especially when they can celebrate them with you. Download this activity to create a party banner, cake toppers, and gift tags for kids.

Kids, NantucketKate TevesApril 4, 2023color your own, activities, squirble activities, black and white, holidays, full color, premiumComment

VIDEO: Elizabeth Misses Winter

KidsKate TevesApril 4, 2023YouTube, Elizabeth, crafts, activities, farmComment

Colie Cobble Easter Eggs

Everyone knows Easter is a very special time of year on Nantucket. Your kids can celebrate the holiday with this fun DIY paper craft project. Colie Cobble and five of his friends are here to entertain you.

Nantucket, KidsKate TevesApril 4, 2023activities, holidays, Easter, full color, color your own, premiumComment

“Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henke’s Caldecott-winning book is a classic that we’ll be reading for generations to come.

KidsKate TevesApril 3, 2023picture books, recommendationsComment

"Grandpa's Stories" by Joseph Coehlo & Allison Colpoys

KidsKate TevesApril 3, 2023picture books, recommendationsComment

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