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Women Who Have Changed the World

March 12, 2020March 20, 2020rdurso Comment

The below picture book biographies share the incredible stories of strong women who have persevered through discrimination, followed their passions, and excelled in their fields. […]

February Kid Picks 2020

March 4, 2020March 19, 2020rdurso Comment

Someone recently asked me if my kids like all the books we read together. The answer is definitely no. We read a ton of books […]

Picture Books About Women in STEM

February 26, 2020March 12, 2020rdurso Comment

I’m thrilled there are so many picture book biographies showcasing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! These incredible stories all feature remarkable women […]

Books for Guest Readers

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020rdurso Comment

One of the biggest requests I receive from parents is for read aloud suggestions for their children’s classrooms when they visit as a guest reader. […]

Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019

January 9, 2020January 12, 2020rdurso Comment

With so many beautifully illustrated books this year, I do not envy the Caldecott Committee who is charged with awarding the artist with the most […]

Best Books of 2019 Picked by Kids!

December 10, 2019rdurso Comment

I shared my favorite picture books of 2019 in my best books list, but today I’m sharing the stories my KIDS thought were the best […]

Best Picture Books 2019

December 2, 2019February 19, 2020rdurso Comment

2019 has been an incredible year for picture books! I was thrilled to see more books celebrating differences and diversity and my family and I […]

Picture Books Adults and Toddlers Will Both Love!

October 22, 2019January 21, 2020rdurso Comment

You WANT to read to your children, but you would rather do ten loads of laundry before having to read Good Night Moon and Chicka […]

Books About Diversity and Celebrating Differences

September 26, 2019October 23, 2019rdurso Comment

Have you heard the metaphor of books being like mirrors, windows, and doors? Like a mirror, they allow children to see themselves reflected in the […]

Best Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy

May 6, 2019February 11, 2020rdurso Comment

There can never be enough books on kindness. Reading stories about kindness has helped prompt several important discussions with my children about respect, friendship, and […]

Best Books for Spring

April 3, 2019March 20, 2020rdurso Comment

Filled with beautiful budding flowers, green grass, and warm sunny days, I absolutely love sharing books on this magical season with my children. Below is […]

Best Books for Building Confidence and Self-Love in Children

February 14, 2019December 8, 2019rdurso Comment

When children have self-confidence and love themselves, they are more likely to try new things, bounce back quickly after mistakes, and be kind to others. […]

Women Who Have Changed the World

February Kid Picks 2020

Picture Books About Women in STEM

Books for Guest Readers

Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019

Best Grown-Up Books from 2019

Best Books of 2019 Picked by Kids!

Best Picture Books 2019

My Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak

Picture Books Adults and Toddlers Will Both Love!

Women Who Have Changed the World

February Kid Picks 2020

Picture Books About Women in STEM

Books for Guest Readers

Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019

Best Books of 2019 Picked by Kids!

Best Picture Books 2019

Picture Books Adults and Toddlers Will Both Love!

Books About Diversity and Celebrating Differences

Best Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy

Best Books for Spring

Best Books for Building Confidence and Self-Love in Children