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10 New Winter-Themed Stories

January 21, 2020February 18, 2020rdurso Comment

It has been a cold winter here in New Jersey, but luckily we have ten fantastic new snow-themed stories to snuggle up with in front […]

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 […]

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, 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 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. […]

Best Books for Winter

January 17, 2019January 29, 2020rdurso 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 […]

Women You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, But Should!

July 25, 2018February 18, 2020rdurso Comment

One of the reasons I love children’s nonfiction books, is because I learn so many new things! My children and I have particularly loved […]

St. Patrick’s Day Books

March 7, 2017February 18, 2020rdurso Comment

Rainbows, pots of gold, four leaf clovers, and leprechauns… St. Patrick’s Day brings lots of fun themes to get children excited about books. Here are […]

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Interview with Snail and Worm Author Tina Kügler

Best Books of 2019 Picked by Kids!

Best Picture Books 2019

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Picture Books Adults and Toddlers Will Both Love!

10 New Winter-Themed Stories

Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019

Interview with Snail and Worm Author Tina Kügler

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 Building Confidence and Self-Love in Children

Best Books for Winter

Women You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, But Should!

St. Patrick’s Day Books