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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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!
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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Essential Black and White Board Books for Babies
What are some good books for babies and newborns, you ask? Since research shows that babies are stimulated by high contrast images, I highly recommend you invest in some black and white board books. Bold black, white and red graphics are much more likely to engage your infant than soft pastels and beautiful watercolor illustrations….
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Marvelous March Read Alouds
March! A month of contradictions. Is it spring? Not yet! Is it winter? Not much longer! When making this list of March read alouds I wondered what our fickle friend would offer up for thematic inspiration. Besides St. Patrick’s Day, of course. For that you can take a look at my list of Irish folktales….
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Picture Book Biographies of Women Artists: The Visual Arts
What are some good picture book biographies of women artists? Well, I’m glad you asked. Here’s a book list for you filled with beautifully illustrated biographies featuring a diverse group of visual artists! The books on this list are a feast for the eyes. Your children and students will read about traditional visual artists like…
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