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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 Grown-Up Books from 2019

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020rdurso Comment

I read (and listened to) 61 books in 2019. My favorites included suspenseful thrillers that kept me on the edge of my seat, captivating realistic […]

Interview with Snail and Worm Author Tina Kügler

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019rdurso Comment

Our family loves the Snail and Worm series, so when I was presented with the opportunity to interview Geisel Honoree Tina Kügler about her newest […]

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, 2019January 8, 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 […]

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, 2019January 13, 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 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. […]

Caldecott Medal Winners 2019

January 28, 2019November 20, 2019rdurso Comment

Each year the Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This year’s winners are simply […]

Best Books for Winter

January 17, 2019November 20, 2019rdurso Comment

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. Here are a few of our favorite reads on a cold winter […]

Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019

Best Grown-Up Books from 2019

Interview with Snail and Worm Author Tina Kügler

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!

Books About Diversity and Celebrating Differences

Best Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy

Best Books for Building Confidence and Self-Love in Children

Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019

Best Grown-Up Books from 2019

Interview with Snail and Worm Author Tina Kügler

Best Books of 2019 Picked by Kids!

Best Picture Books 2019

Books About Diversity and Celebrating Differences

Best Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy

Best Books for Building Confidence and Self-Love in Children

Caldecott Medal Winners 2019

Best Books for Winter