I was trying to come up with a good theme for my June Read Aloud Book List when all I really wanted to do was get outside in the garden. Then the light bulb went off! June is one of those months in which the weather is almost always inviting. So this month, why not…
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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!
1st Grade Summer Reading List for 5-7 Year Olds
This first grade summer reading list is aimed at children ages 5-7 and includes both picture books and beginning reader books. Children this age still love picture book read alouds and I encourage you to spend a lot of time this summer reading aloud. I decided to stick to a folktale theme for the picture…
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Kindergarten Summer Reading List (4-6 Year Olds)
The summer before kindergarten is a bittersweet time. Kids may be feeling a little grown up and excited about starting school with the big kids. Or, they may be filling a little trepidatious about the prospect of spending more time away from home. You can ease the transition by spending lots of time bonding with…
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May Read Aloud Books that Aren’t about Spring!
These May read aloud books aren’t about May flowers, spring, Memorial Day, the end of school or anything else you might associate with the merry month of May. May does always seem to be the most cheerful of months, doesn’t it? I liked making these monthly read aloud lists because I can share stellar books…
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18 Seek and Find Books for Kids
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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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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