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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!

Space Books for Kids that Will Turn Them into Astronauts

Space is one of those subjects (like dinosaurs) that kids love learning and reading about.  Some kids read about the mysteries of the cosmos and get so inspired they grow up to be scientists or astronauts. Regardless of whether your kids’ ultimate destination is the moon or Earth, they will love these nonfiction space books…
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Picture Books about the Moon for Imaginative Children

Are your kids as fascinated with the moon as mine are? If so, then you need to put these children’s books about the moon on your reading list. Stat. This list of children’s picture books about the moon is about looking at the moon through an imaginative lens. When reading these children’s books your kids…
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Picture Books to Teach Kids about Responsible Citizenship

What is citizenship? Is it the ability to vote? Does it mean having the right documents? Is being a citizen about being part of a community? And what does it mean to be a good citizen, a responsible citizen? These picture books that teach about citizenship will help you and your children discuss these questions….
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Science Fiction Picture Books for Kids

While listening to these science fiction picture books, your children will travel to far off galaxies, imagine what happens when aliens come to earth, or explore the intersection between reality and fiction. What qualifies as a science fiction picture book? I decided it had to be more than just fantasy, with imaginative creatures or magical…
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September Read Alouds that Will Power Up Your Fall

Welcome to the first month in a year-long monthly read aloud series! These September read alouds aim to get you through a month of reading aloud with your children. Each of these new monthly book lists will consist of a mix of picture books, nonfiction, poetry and chapter book read alouds. While I make no…
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30 Days of Diverse Books for 2nd and 3rd Grade

You know how important it is to read diverse books to your children and students. You know that picture books with a diversity of characters and settings enhance the reading experience by reflecting back the world and increasing our understanding ourselves and others. And now you want to find diverse books for 2nd and 3rd…
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Kids’ Books About Poop (That’s Right)

So you’re here today because you want to learn about poop. Or more likely, your children do. In either case, you’ve come to the right place, because my sons are experts in books on this topic. Together, we’ve chooses their favorite children’s books about poop that are not just entertaining, they are informative. I included…
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Wonderful Wordless Picture Books

Wordless picture books are a lovely way to engage children in the storytelling process. Plus, tired parents can get their kids to read their own bedtime stories! Some parents shy away from reading wordless books, but don’t be afraid! If you’re not a wordless book convert be sure to read my parent tips for sharing wordless…
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