It’s hard to believe there was once a time when women and girls were discouraged from playing sports or getting involved in athletic pursuits. As you know from my list of picture books about women in history, there are some admirable women trailblazers in the world of sports. In choosing these biographies, I really wanted…
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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!
Picture Book Biographies of Women Writers
Writers put pen to paper to tell stories to the world, whether it be fiction, journalism, poetry or even letters. These picture book biographies of women writers tell the tales of women who harnessed their writing talent to tell important stories. As seen in our list of 48 picture book biographies of women in history,…
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Picture Book Biographies of Women Musicians
Read these great picture book biographies of women musicians and singers and learn with your children about the artistic contributions of fabulous women throughout history. While our list of 48 biographies of women in history does feature a few women with musical careers, this book list goes deeper and features women from many different musical…
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10 Great Books for 3-Year-Olds That You Don’t Already Have
It is understandable that my list of 64 new-to-you picture books for preschoolers can be a little overwhelming, and yet you’ve grown tired of list of “best books for 3-year-olds” that only include books you’ve already read: Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a zillion Dr. Seuss books. This list of 10 great books…
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Picture Books about Women in History
Want to read some good picture book biographies of women in history? You’ve come to the right place. This book list of books about famous women (and some not-famous-but-should be) are the perfect way to inspire your children: both girls and boys! Although March Women’s History Month, anytime is a good time to read children’s…
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Children’s Books about Divorce and Separation
Nobody looks forward to talking about divorce with their children, but it is a fact of life. These children’s books about divorce and separation are useful conversation starters, and not just for kids who have divorced parents, but to teach empathy and understanding to all children. Reading books about divorce can help kids find the…
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13 Bilingual Children’s Books: English-Spanish
There are so many great English-Spanish bilingual children’s books being published today! It wasn’t so easy to find good choices when my kids were little. This list of bilingual picture books includes books that have English and Spanish text side by side as well as books that are written in English as the primary language…
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The Absolute Best Picture Books about Friendship
As you know, good, long-lasting friendships are hard work. Kids learn early that their actions and attitudes can affect their friendships. They also learn that having a true friend is one of the most rewarding aspects of being human! This list of my favorite picture books about friendships look at what it takes to be…
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Robin Hood Books and Retellings
Do your kids love historic tales of heroes and daring outlaws fighting against tyranny? This list of Robin Hood books will fuel their passion for stories of heroism and the rise of the common man in the face of injustice. Just like my list of King Arthur books, this collection of stories features traditional recitations…
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Metafiction in Children’s Books
I love children’s books that surprise and challenge readers. Books that make their readers think about the very act of reading with the art of metafiction may indeed may be my very favorite. The more you look, the more you will find great examples of metafictional writing in children’s books. A metafictional text is one…
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