Back-to-School Books About Kindness and Empathy
Teaching children about kindness and empathy leads to respecting other classmates and building stronger friendships. These important concepts not only help make the classroom a […]
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Back-to-School Books That Build Confidence and a Positive Self-Image
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. […]
Back-to School Books That Celebrate Diversity and Will Help Children Feel Accepted and Welcome
One of the best ways to get children excited about the upcoming school year is to make them feel connected to their classmates and teachers. […]
Summer Reading for Students Entering Kindergarten
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 1st Grade
After kindergarten, many children have learned the fundamentals of reading and are excited to tackle new skills in first grade. Even when children have learned […]
Summer Reading for Children Entering 2nd Grade
Because children graduate first grade reading at a variety of levels, I’ve included an assortment of stories including easy readers, heavily illustrated transitional chapter books, […]
Books With Diverse Main Characters
I’m thrilled that so many people have reached out about wanting to diversify their home and classroom bookshelves. I think it is so important that […]
Best Books About Rain
From splashing in puddles to relishing in quiet moments indoors, there is so much joy to be found in rainy days. We’ve put together a […]
Books for New Readers
Congratulations, your child has just learned to read! Now what? There are a ton of great transitional books for new readers, but with the easy […]
Women Who Have Changed the World
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. […]