Books for Guest Readers
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. […]
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10 New Winter-Themed Stories
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
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
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!
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
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!
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
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
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
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. […]