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Delightful Books for Toddlers

Evelyn Schwartz — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:01:29 +0000

Yes, there are the terrible twos, and the three-nagers - toddlers are at that stage when they are outgrowing their baby-ness and learning to both appreciate (and be overwhelmed by) the world. This is an exciting if exhausting time for parents, so getting a good book to read with them is an ideal way to engage these fast-growing (and often fast-moving!) little ones. Books for toddlers reflect their developmental stage - they are fascinated by being able to touch, smell, see and taste with all their growing senses. Toddlers are also growing emotionally so simple, rhyming texts which make complex emotions and ideas more accessible, and often couched with humor, are particularly appealing. There is no better sound in this world than the gurgle of a toddler’s laugh and the cry of “again, again, let’s read it again!” Read on for a list of toddler books that will make you and your toddler cry, laugh, touch and feel…ALL the feels.

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Wordless Picture Books Worth “Reading”

Katie Wickliff — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:41:03 +0000

Sharing wordless picture books with your child is a fantastic way to develop essential literacy skills, such as vocabulary, comprehension, and an understanding of story structure. Since these books have no words, readers must pay close attention to the illustrations and use context clues to follow the plot and determine how the characters feel. When you share a wordless book with a child, you can “read” it differently each time, encouraging your child to use their imagination to interpret the story in different ways. Here is our list of 20 incredible wordless picture books. Enjoy!

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Picture Books About Spring

Katie Wickliff — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:32:00 +0000

Spring is finally here! While for some people, the season can be fraught with allergies, for many others, spring heralds a new season of growth, life, and escape from winter. These picture books about spring capture that feeling. I love this selection of spring picture books because they're so colorful, whether they're focusing on growing plants or a new burst of rain. You'll also find books about spring holidays and celebrations in spring. Overall, prepare to be delighted!

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Picture Books About Love

Katie Wickliff — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:33:26 +0000

Love is a beautiful emotion, and children are constantly learning about feelings. This list of picture books about love feature darling stories about loving friends, family, pets, and so much more! Kids reading these stories will see how wonderful love is and some sweet ways they can express it. If you have kids who love love, kisses, and cuddles, these are some stories for them.

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Winter Picture Books to Read This Season

Afoma Umesi — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:40:31 +0000

The best picture books about winter and snow are some of the most beautiful picture books you'll find. So many of these covers blew me away -- and even better, the content is so whimsical, funny, entertaining, and overall fosters a love of the cold and snowy season. If you're on the hunt for children's books about snow and winter, you'll find some classics and new winners on this list. They're perfect for your next storytime.

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30 Heartwarming Picture Books About Gratitude

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:09:49 +0000

Teaching kids to say thank you or practice gratitude, in general, is an essential part of their upbringing. These picture books about gratitude show kids how it's done. Whether it's Thanksgiving or not, use these delightful books to help your kids develop a practice of gratitude.

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My Favorite Picture Books for Older Kids

Afoma Umesi — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:54:42 +0000

I'm an adult who's a huge fan of picture books, so I agree with the sentiment that picture books are for everyone. But older kids who are determined to seem older than they are might balk at the idea of reading picture books, no matter how good they are. A good way to keep them interested in this format is to have picture book readalouds during homeroom or before bed if you're a parent. The books on this list are some of the best picture books for older kids in terms of interest level, stronger plot, and subject matter maturity level. I can guarantee that even your teens will like them.

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Picture Books About Creativity

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:41:18 +0000

Creativity is such a gift and kids are so fortunate to enjoy it in its most unencumbered form. Still, childhood is a tricky time because it's easy for the adults in their lives to squelch that creativity. These picture books about creativity encourage kids to explore their imagination and express it in enjoyable ways.

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Dinosaur Books for Kids

Afoma Umesi — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:56:03 +0000

Most kids love dinosaurs and if your kids are on that bandwagon, these dinosaur books for kids will be right up their alley! Unfortunately, it seems as kids get older, there are fewer options for books centered around dinosaurs unless they're non-fiction, National Geographic-type books. Still, we've done our best to round up the best dinosaur books for kids of all ages -- even the teens!

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Picture Books About Cats

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

I don't know about you, but I'm a total cat lady. I love cats, and I just think they're full of personality! If you or your kids love a good cuddle with cats, you'll enjoy these picture books about cats. Follow smart, silly, mischievous cats as they have a blast with their humans or alone and meet other kids who can't get enough of cats.

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