It’s virtually impossible to be totally screen-free these days, although parents can take steps to keep screen use under control. I’ve yet to meet a parent who says, “I wish Junior spent more time playing Fortnite than he spends outdoors!” Ha! One way to share the joys of putting down the iPad is by reading…
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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 Books about New Beginnings
New beginnings come in all shapes and sizes. They can be exciting or scary. Or both. What better way to share the excitement or ease the fear that with children’s books about new beginnings of all kinds! With this list featuring picture books about making a leap, taking that first step and starting afresh–however you…
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Swedish Christmas and Holiday Picture Books
Growing up the grandchild of Swedish immigrants, Swedish illustrated picture books, and especially Swedish Christmas books, were a steady part of my reading diet. They remain some of my all time holiday books. (Note: Book covers and titles are affiliate links.) This list contains books for kids about Christmas, St. Lucia Day, which is a…
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Books to Read Aloud to 7-Year-Olds
Are you looking for good books to read aloud to 7-year-olds? At this age kids still love picture books, but also are ready to sit and listen to chapter books. 7-year-olds enjoy long picture books and although they can listen to novels well above their reading level, they may not be ready for many middle…
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King Arthur Books: Adventure and Chivalry Come to Life!
Do you kids dream of splendor, magic and adventure? Do they love stories about King Arthur and the Round Table? If so, these children’s books for kids who love King Arthur, knights, sorcery and chivalry will transport them back to the days of Camelot and its legendary heroes. This list of King Arthur books includes…
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14 Castle Books for Kids: Picture, Middle Grade and Nonfiction
Is there anything more enticing than hanging out in a castle? I think not, and I bet your kids daydream about castles, too! Inspire their creative daydreams about magical adventures with these castle books for kids! This curated book list contains children’s picture books, middle grade books and a selection of informative nonfiction castle books…
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Children’s Books that Celebrate Adoption
You don’t have to be part of an adoptive family to enjoy these children’s books that celebrate adoption. This list of picture books about adoption don’t just illustrate how much love goes into the process of adopting a child, but also address the complex and intense emotions surrounding the day a family welcomes a new…
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14 Children’s Books About Families of All Kinds!
Do your children see their family reflected in the pages of a favorite picture book? I hope they do, but if not, maybe one of these children’s books about families will help! The titles below depict a wide variety of diverse families in all shapes and sizes, from multiracial, to divorced, single parent, foster families…
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Native American Folktales for Kids – Written By Native Authors
I’m continuing my folktale picture book series with Native American stories. Although I titled this list “Native American folktales,” I believe it would be more correct to say “traditional stories” (you can correct me in the comments); I have also limited this list to North America (excluding Mexico). While November is Native American Heritage Month,…
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Unicorn Books for Kids that Won’t Give You A Sparkle Headache
Do all kids go through a unicorn phase? Truthfully, I’m still in my unicorn phase, ha ha ha. Unicorns often come with a heaping serving of rainbows, sparkles and glitter, but it doesn’t always have to be like that. This list of unicorn books for kids focuses on quirky stories, magnificent adventures and humorous tales….
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