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Best Books for Halloween

September 20, 2021September 22, 2021rdurso Comment

The amount of Halloween books available can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve narrowed down our most favorite Halloween stories all in one list. We hope […]

Kid Picks August 2021

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021rdurso Comment

Each month, my kids love sharing their favorite books we read over the last 4 weeks. In August, we indulged in several silly stories, a […]

Books for Raising Strong, Sensitive, Sincere Boys

September 2, 2021September 9, 2021rdurso Comment

I do my best to teach my son to be courageous by standing up for what he believes in, kind in his actions and words, […]

Kid Picks July 2021

August 17, 2021September 2, 2021rdurso Comment

In July, my kids were all about silly stories starring a cast of quirky characters and I honestly couldn’t get enough of these engaging and […]

New Back to School Books for 2021

July 30, 2021August 12, 2021rdurso Comment

I believe that stories are one of the best ways to reassure and excite children about the upcoming school year! 2021 has produced a ton […]

Books to Prepare Kids for Kindergarten

July 27, 2021September 20, 2021rdurso Comment

If it is almost time for your little one to start kindergarten, do not fear! I have a list full of engaging and entertaining books […]

Kid Picks June 2021

July 15, 2021July 30, 2021rdurso Comment

My favorite post each month is sharing the books that my kids can’t get enough of. In June, my children were all about the silly […]

Summer Reading for Adults

July 8, 2021August 17, 2021rdurso Comment

Summer reading isn’t just for kids anymore! Whether you are looking for a book to relax with poolside, an audiobook to entertain you while heading […]

Summer Reading for Students Entering Kindergarten 2021

June 24, 2021July 30, 2021rdurso Comment

The summer before children begin kindergarten is an emotional one filled with lots of anticipation. Reading books together is a perfect way to enjoy a […]

Summer Reading for Children Entering First Grade 2021

June 24, 2021July 30, 2021rdurso Comment

While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the outdoors, visit new places, and spend extra time with family and friends, it […]

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Happy official first day of fall!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In addition to indulging in cider donuts, sweater weather, and apple picking with my family, my other favorite thing about fall is the gorgeous array of children’s books that so beautifully capture the magic of the season. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can you identify any of the eye-catching autumn-themed books above? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks ) for my full list of BEST BOOKS FOR FALL.
I literally get goosebumps every time I read this I literally get goosebumps every time I read this book! The highly anticipated CHANGE SINGS releases TODAY and it is just as good as the hype!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Presidential Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman has created a rousing lyrical story that inspires children to be agents of change. Whether it’s including others, helping those in need, or organizing efforts to improve a community, Gorman edifies children that they have the power to make a difference. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The uplifting text is perfectly complimented with Loren Long’s stunning illustrations. The lush pictures are rich with color, emotion, and meaning adding to the beauty of this standout story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With its poignant, powerful message, this is sure to become a new favorite in classrooms and as a gift for little dreamers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss CHANGE SINGS by Amanda Gorman @amandascgorman; illustrated by Loren Long @thelorenlong; published by Viking @vikingbooks, 2021 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to @penguinkids for sharing this special book with our family in exchange for an honest review!
My daughter loves all things unicorn, so she was e My daughter loves all things unicorn, so she was ecstatic when she learned of this magical new bedtime story! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ UNICORN NIGHT stars the same jubilant unicorns from the imaginative story UNICORN DAY. After a long day of prancing through glitter and eating cupcakes, the unicorns begin their nightly bedtime preparations. Just as they are snuggling in, they realize they forgot to sing their lullaby. Their soothing tune drifts down from the clouds and brings sweet dreams to all below. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With its rolling rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that are full of enchanting details, little ones will be clamoring to read this story during their own bedtime! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit my Amazon Storefront (link in bio @librarymombooks) for more magical BOOKS ON UNICORNS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss UNICORN NIGHT by Diana Murray @dianamurrayauthor; illustrations by Luke Flowers @lfcreative; published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky @sourcebookskids, 2021. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
I cannot recommend the A __LIKE YOU series enough! I cannot recommend the A __LIKE YOU series enough!! With its inspirational text, gorgeous illustrations, and meaningful messages, this series is truly outstanding! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The newest installment, A FRIEND LIKE YOU, instructs readers to be a good friend by being curious, accepting, open-minded, kind, and supportive. Each bit of advice is reinforced with examples and charming illustrations exhibiting the recommended actions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The child friendly text and format make this an extremely accessible and useful book that is a must-have for classrooms and home libraries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you read any books in this series yet? Do you have a favorite? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss A FRIEND LIKE YOU by Frank Murphy @frankmurphy2009 and Charnaie Gordon @hereweeread; illustrated by Kayla Harren @kaylaharren; published by Sleeping Bear Press @sleepingbearpress, 2021. Be sure to also check out A BOY LIKE YOU, A GIRL LIKE YOU, and A TEACHER LIKE YOU! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to @sleepingbearpress for sharing this special book with our family in exchange for an honest review!
I dare you to find a cuter group of characters! Pu I dare you to find a cuter group of characters! Pug and Pig stole my family's hearts in the Halloween tale, PUG & PIG TRICK OR TREAT and we are thrilled that they are back with a new story starring more of their friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cheerfully charming illustrations follow a pug, pig, squirrel, and robin as they play around their Victorian home while a cat watches with interest. Cat’s favorite game is surprising Pug while he is napping. When Cat gets stuck in a tree after a storm, however, it is Pug who has a surprise of his own that helps rescue Cat. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This sweet story is perfect for littles looking for just a bit of excitement and humor wrapped into a delightful friendship story! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss PUG & PIG AND FRIENDS by Sue Lowell Gallion @suelowellgallion; illustrated by Joyce Wan @joycewanbooks; published by Beach Lane Books @simonkids, 2021 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to @blue_slip_media for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
September 15th – October 15th is Hispanic Herita September 15th – October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month and our family is celebrating by reading tons of biographies about Latinx and Hispanic heroes and stories highlighting this beautiful culture! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spot any books you’ve read and loved or want to read here? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit my AMAZON STOREFRONT (link in bio @librarymombooks) for more of our favorite books for HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.
I could not love this book more!! BEAR IS A BEAR i I could not love this book more!! BEAR IS A BEAR is one of the most moving and smile-inducing books I’ve read in a long time! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This love letter to a cherished stuffed animal follows a girl who grows through the years with her beloved teddy bear. Full of imagination, the amusing illustrations portray the bear larger than life. He stands by the girl’s side through many ups and downs and even accompanies her to college. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I absolutely adore everything about this story, especially the clever under-the-jacket reveal, charming illustrations, tender storyline, and, most of all, the emotional ending that pulls on the heartstrings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you have a treasured toy from childhood? I kept my Velveteen Rabbit with me my entire life and was ecstatic to share it with my daughter. Even though he is faded, missing whiskers, and his tail is literally hanging on by a thread, she values him just as much as I did. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss BEAR IS A BEAR by Jonathan Stutzman @thedustdancestoo; illustrated by Dan Santat @dsantat; published by Balzer and Bray @balzerandbray tomorrow SEPTEMBER 14th, 2021 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A huge thank you to @harperkids for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
Each month my kids love sharing their favorite boo Each month my kids love sharing their favorite books we read over the last 4 weeks. In August, we indulged in several silly stories, a heartwarming fairytale, and a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneer in the U.S. Forest Service. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @libarymombooks) for full reviews of the books my six year-old daughter and nine year-old son can’t get enough of! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What books are you reading and loving at the moment? Spot any favorites here?
He may be baaaaaad, but his stories are so goooooo He may be baaaaaad, but his stories are so goooooood! The Bad Seed from Jory John’s and Pete Oswald’s New York Times best-selling series is now starring in his very own spooktacular Halloween story! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After trying on a variety of costumes, the Bad Seed can’t find one worthy of wearing in front of his friends. That’s when he thinks of a dreadfully devious idea to trick everyone into thinking the big day has been cancelled. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When a pumpkin seed reminds him that Halloween is more about enjoying the spirit of fall and spending time with family and friends than comparing costumes, he has a change of heart. He vows not to fret over the little things and takes a more positive perception on life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jory John and Pete Oswald continue to wow me with how they skillfully wind in powerful messages in an entertaining story. This one is sure to be popular, and as an extra bonus, it comes with stickers!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you read the other books in the best-selling Food Group series yet? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SPOOKY by @jory_john and Pete Oswald @peteoswald; published by @harperkids, 2021 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to @harperkids for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
Labor Day is over and our family is celebrating th Labor Day is over and our family is celebrating the start of the fall season with a few of our favorite autumnal stories! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See any that you love here? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks ) for my full list of BEST BOOKS FOR FALL. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The lovable Tameika from NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE is b The lovable Tameika from NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE is back and preparing for her biggest role yet; that of a big sister. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In BETTER TOGETHER, CINDERELLA: A BIG SISTER FAIRY TALE, Tameika is excited to be an older sister, but is disappointed when her twin siblings are too young to engage in her play. After receiving news of a community family ball, she excitedly prepares to dress as Cinderella and have a grand entrance. When things don’t go as planned, she receives sage advice from her uncle and instead of trying to be the perfect big sister, she finds happiness in just being herself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This book cleverly captures the rollercoaster of emotions a child may feel on becoming an older sibling and wraps it into an engaging story with lots of heart. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What advice do you have for new siblings?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss BETTER TOGETHER, CINDERELLA: A BIG SISTER FAIRY TALE by Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklinwrites & Ebony Glenn @artsyebby; published by HarperCollins on SEPTEMBER 7th, 2021.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to @harperkids for sharing this special book with our family in exchange for an honest review.
It’s officially September and, wow, are there so It’s officially September and, wow, are there some incredible books being published this month! Here is a little preview of just a few books that I am beyond excited to read. ❤️📚 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which one looks good to you??? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to have i As soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to have it and it did not disappoint! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is near impossible not to giggle at the naughty Fluffykins who, much to his owner’s dismay, causes havoc around the house. The big orange cat is seen knocking over vases, unravelling yarn, and getting into a whole mess of trouble. The comical expressions portrayed by Fluffykins perfectly compliment the droll text making this one fun read aloud that my kids begged to hear again and again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our own feisty feline was inspired by this mischievous story and snuck into our photo! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you have a cat? Has it caused you any trouble? Ours have broken dishes, woken us up at night, and unplugged lamps, but we can’t stay angry at them for too long. They always win us over with their cuteness! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether or not you are a cat lover, it is hard not to adore this hysterical story! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss BAD CAT by Nicola O’Byrne @nicolaobyrneillustration; published by Candlewick Press @candlewickpress, 2021 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
One of the reasons my husband and I wanted to buy One of the reasons my husband and I wanted to buy an ice cream store was to be a bigger part of our community. We just love how ice cream can bring people together! This summer, we purchased an ice cream bike to reach more people in our small town and we have been happily overwhelmed with the positive response we received. That special feeling of community and pure bliss of indulging in a cold treat is perfectly captured in the new story PALETERO MAN! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bold, bright colors adorn the pages of this lively read following a boy searching for the paletero man serving delicious paletas. The rolling rhymes sprinkled with Spanish vocabulary are a joy to read aloud while the sweet ending celebrating the kindness of neighbors is sure to bring a smile to both children and adults. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While fall is around the corner, we will still be continuing to eat as much ice cream as possible! What about you? Are you an ice cream, ice pop, or paletas lover too? If so, what’s your favorite flavor? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss PALETERO MAN by by Lucky Diaz @theluckyband_ @paleteromanbook; illustrated by Micah Player @micahplayer; published by HarperCollins, 2021. Be sure to also check out the spirited song that inspired the book at www.hc.com/paleteroman. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big thank you to @harperkids for sharing this special book with our family in exchange for an honest review.
It has recently come to my attention that many of It has recently come to my attention that many of you are not familiar with the ELEPHANT & PIGGIE LIKE READING series. I am here to rectify that immediately! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While the beloved characters Gerald and Piggie have officially said goodbye to their own best-selling series, they now live on in a new collaborative group of books. Mo Willems has teamed up with a variety of renowned and award-winning authors and illustrators to create an entertaining line of easy readers sure to excite children about reading! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unlike other series that usually center around the same characters, the common thread in this series is the introduction and wrap up by Elephant and Piggie. The stories are told mostly through speech bubbles with a variety of punctuation and different size text. There are also visual clues from the emotions displayed on the characters’ faces and through their body language to help budding readers practice reading with feeling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While each story ranges in storyline, style, and reading level, they all contain humor and charm that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you read this series yet? If so, which is your favorite? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks) for full reviews of each book in the ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE LIKE READING series.
When I feel anxious, the world feels like it is sp When I feel anxious, the world feels like it is spiraling. I wake up in the middle of the night, I lose focus, and I have a hard time connecting with others. If I’m feeling this way as an adult, I can’t even imagine how scary it must be for children to experience anxiety, which is why I’m so glad books like WHAT IF PIG exist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This phenomenal story stars a generous, kind, and friendly Pig who is excited to throw a party for all of his friends until he starts wondering, what if? What if no one comes? What if it rains? What if everyone has a terrible time? Just as he is ready to cancel the party, he gets sage advice from his friend who encourages him to talk about his concerns and start thinking of "what if" scenarios in a more positive light. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Filled with bright colors, adorable characters, and a reassuring message that worrying is a temporary feeling that can be alleviated when shared with others, this book is sure to resonate with many children and adults! Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks) for more of my favorite BOOKS ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss WHAT IF PIG by Linzie Hunter @linziehunter; published by @harperkids, 2021
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