From Animal Migration to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity: 7 New Educational Picture Books to Help Kids Learn and Grow
Picture books are one of the best ways to make complex concepts accessible for kids. Here are 7 new-release titles…
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5 Books About Fun at the Lake
Whether you’re a pool family, a beach family, a running-through-the-sprinkler family, or all of the above, proximity to water brings…
11 Sweet Picture Books for Back To School
I love introducing kids to stories that connect to their lives. A relatable character’s experiences can provide reassurance or help…
7 Books for Talking to Kids About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day always sneaks up on us. Another day off from school already?! While I’m busy thinking…
Incredible Journeys: 6 Books About How Kids Get to School
As a former Kindergarten teacher, I was well-versed in what my own oldest son’s transition to elementary school would be…
8 Books To Get Kids Digging in the Dirt
We have to make the most of our short New England summers, so in my house we start flipping through…
5 Books For Kids Who Love Collecting Things
A friend once described the random arrays of objects her toddler daughter liked to set up smack in the middle…
8 Books to Encourage Little Writers
Most parents wonder at some point about when their children will learn to read. Of course, it can be the…
8 Books to Inspire Young Birdwatchers
We have the good fortune of living on a salt marsh that teems with birds at all times of year.…
7 High-Interest Picture Book Biographies for Women’s History Month
My three sons appreciate a variety of books, but our family library is definitely skewed towards stereotypical “boy” interests like…
Books to Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy on Chilly Days
On dark winter afternoons, my kids and I tend to spend more time after school curled up reading under a…
6 Friendly Dragon Books For Little Kids
Dragons are creatures of amazing literary versatility. My preschool and kindergarten children love the magic of dragons, but they aren’t…
To Grandma’s House: 6 Unique Updates to the Tale of Little Red Riding Hood
Children’s book authors constantly amaze me with the new characters and plot twists they dream up to delight their young…
7 Books for the Ninja-Obsessed
My kids want to be ninjas. Even my eighteen-month-old has added “NIN-YA!,” to the select list of the twenty-something words…
7 Books to Encourage Outside Adventures In All Kinds of Weather
Time spent outdoors is good for the body and soul, no matter your age. When my kids and I have…
5 Picture Books to Inspire Your Holiday Cooking
Sure, there’s the decorating, gift giving, and time with loved ones, but something about the holidays many families look forward…
8 New Additions to Your Holiday Book Collection
In our family, bringing up the box of holiday picture books from the basement is just as anticipated as hanging…