{Summer Reading} Picture Books for Kids

May 20, 2013
sun summer reading

This summer reading list is a bit of a hodgepodge. I wanted to choose picture books for kids which have a summer theme but covered a variety of topics. I also wanted books which encouraged kids to examine them closely, either because they encouraged discussion, had a slow rhythm or had intricate pictures to pour… Keep Reading →

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Getting Ready for Summer Reading {The Children’s Bookshelf}

May 19, 2013
Get ready for summer reading with some book suggestions from The Children's Bookshelf.

Are you getting ready for summer reading? Do you prepare book lists to read to the kids or sign up for library reading programs? This year’s Collaborative Summer Library Program‘s theme is “Dig into Reading” and many libraries across the country craft their summer reading lists around the recommendations from CSLP. (Our local NYC and… Keep Reading →

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Game of the Month: Rat-a-Tat Cat

May 15, 2013
Rat-a-Tat-Cat card game from Gamewright works mental math and memoryskills.

Rat-a-Tat Cat is a card game for kids from Gamewright that requires players to use simple strategy, mathematical and memory skills. It has won tons of awards, including the Mensa Select award. I love it when our favorite games are recognized by Mensa because that makes me feel super-smart. I mean, winning obviously proves I’m… Keep Reading →

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{Summer Reading} Chapter Books for Independent Reading

May 13, 2013
sun summer reading

If you are preparing a summer reading list for your third grader, this book list will be right up your alley. Kiddo will be entering 3rd grade in the fall, so I’ve been searching out some chapter books with a summer theme for his independent reading. The reading level of these books falls in the… Keep Reading →

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Cards to Color for Mom and Dad

May 7, 2013
Mother's Day Father's Day Printable Card to Color

This month children’s book illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg is offering up two darling printable coloring pages that serve as great little cards for mom or dad. They are printable if you want a quick Mother’s Day or Father’s Day card to color at the restaurant while waiting for your traditional brunch, or you can save… Keep Reading →

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