Seek and Find books have come a long way since I Spy and Where’s Waldo! Although those classics remain wonderful books to keep your kids busy, I’ve found some interesting new seek and find books that will give your kids’ visual perception skills a workout, teach them patience and encourage them work towards a goal….
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Picture Books for Kids
This is a collection of all of my book lists for children that feature our favorite picture books. Book lists are arranged by theme. You will find folktales from around the world, holiday books, wordless book, our best books of the year as well as titles on many other topics. Happy reading!
Children’s Picture Books with Muslim Characters
I bet, just like me, your heart breaks when you hear news stories about intolerance and violence towards Muslims around the world and at home. I bet, like me, you want to make sure you bring up your children to be compassionate global citizens who value the differences and similarities between communities. One way to…
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Scottish Folklore: Legends, Creatures and Myths
Let’s take a trip to the Scottish highlands, shall we? Or perhaps the lowlands are more your style. Whether you have Scots blood in you or no, these picture books based on Scottish folklore will have you picnicking by the loch with a hearty haggis and shortbread lunch. No? Ok, fine. But I still think…
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Poetry Books for Babies and Toddlers
Can you read poetry to babies and toddlers? Of course! Kids ages 3 and under will be a most receptive audience. When you stop to consider the matter, you will notice that most good books for babies, toddlers and even preschoolers are written in rhyme and with a pleasing rhythm. I loved reading poetry to…
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14 Picture Books about Perspective and Observation
The books we choose to read say a lot about us. Do we read books that reflect back our own experiences, or do we choose books that challenge us with unfamiliar views? Most book lovers read a combination of both. We can share the joy of reading about the latter with our children by picking…
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Environmental Books for Kids – To Teach and Inspire
Talking about subjects like the environment and climate change can be daunting. “The environment” encompasses so many issues, yet instilling our children with values such as standing up for environmental justice and living a sustainable life are crucial for future generations to be able to thrive. With these picture books about the environment and biographies…
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April Read Aloud Books to Put a Spring in Your Step
It’s spring! Time for some uplifting read aloud books perfect for April days. I could have given you books about April showers, but I decided to go the green route instead. These books, while not necessarily about spring, will remind you why you love this season so much. New life! Fresh colors! Cute little baby…
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Picture Books to Support Emotional Intelligence
What one act will develop both the emotional intelligence and the future academic success of your child? You only get one guess. (I bet you guessed right.) Research has repeatedly demonstrated that reading aloud to your children helps them develop empathy and compassion. Picture books offer your children insight into the perspective of others as…
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ABC Books for Kids that Parents Will Enjoy Too!
Alphabet books are a staple of every child’s reading diet. In fact, the first known ABC book was published in the 16th century! Fortunately children’s books have come a long way since then. Unfortunately, lots of ABC books are still a big snoozefest, so what’s a read aloud loving parent to do? Well, fortunately (are…
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Fascinating Must-Read Historical Fiction Picture Books
Historical fiction picture books can be a gateway into the past for kids, inspiring them to dig deeper into a specific historical event or period. I found it challenging to make this list because I could easily have included 100 books! However, I wanted to keep it manageable for you as well as share books…
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