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The First Books I Wanted to Read to My New Baby
With a brand new baby in the house, there’s a lot of time for reading together on the couch. And what better time to introduce my newest child to my favorite baby books? Here are eight books I couldn’t...
View Article5 Things To Look For in a Baby Book
Every book buyer and library patron has been there. You’re staring at shelves of possibilities and wondering how in the world you find one that’s a winner. Here are five things to keep in mind to...
View Article13 Books for Kids that Celebrate All Things Asian
Even though I grew up eating kimchi and saying ko-map-sup-ni-da, the only “Asian” book I read as a child was Tikki Tikki Tembo. It was a favorite of mine, but looking back, I’m not sure that I learned...
View ArticleAlphabet Books for Your Little Linguist
Alphabet books are a far more enjoyable way for children to learn the alphabet than flashcards. Plus, seeing all the different objects and animals associated with letters helps strengthen their...
View Article8 Counting Books That Won’t Bore You
The thing about counting books is that there aren’t going to be a lot of surprises. Nine is always going to come after eight and before ten. Still, a good author and illustrator can make the simplest...
View ArticleBored with Board Books? Here’s Where to Go Next
So you’ve read every board book in your personal collection (a thousand times) and exhausted the library’s collection, too. It might be time to move on from board books, but where do you go? That...
View ArticleYour Baby’s First Year: What to Read to Them at Every Stage
The difference between a newborn baby and a 1-year-old is so amazing! In that one year, they grow and change so much. Here are some of the things your baby may be doing and learning over that first...
View ArticleRead the Rainbow: 8 Illuminating Color Books for Babies
I love teaching my children their colors. It’s one of the earlier skills they can pick up and there are opportunities to practice all around, whether you’re walking through the grocery store, playing...
View ArticleMaking the Transition from Board Books to Paper Books
That moment when you first open a paper book with your little one is both exhilarating and terrifying. It’s exciting to be entering a new phase of childhood and to have a bigger world of literary...
View Article5 Mesmerizing Picture Books for Toddlers with Short Attention Spans
My 2-year-old toddler is a spitting image of me. He has the same deep dimples and bright blonde hair and, unfortunately, my same short attention span and habit of anxiously milling about whilst bored....
View ArticleOne for Each Night: 8 Picture Books for Hanukkah
Hanukkah is commonly known as the Festival of Lights, but in our family, it has become the Festival of Books. After many years of present shopping mishegoss (Yiddish for craziness), we decided that we...
View Article16 Awesome Picture Books to Read in 2016
With authors like Jarvis, Oliver Jeffers, Lita Judge, and Joan Holub releasing new work, 2016 is shaping up to be a great year for picture books. In addition to the tried-and-true authors we already...
View ArticleTiny Humans, Big Hearts: 10 Books About Love for Babies
Books about love abound. Below are some wonderful picks for infants and toddlers. They explore various types of love — love from mothers, fathers, grandparents, even monsters. There really is a love...
View Article7 Books to Help You Bond with Your Baby
It’s never too early to bond with your baby. Babies know and observe more than we think they do, and reading together right from the start sets the stage for many years of quality bonding time. Cuddle...
View ArticleThe Best Bedtime Stories for Babies and Toddlers
It’s never too early to start reading to your child, and slipping a book or two in before your little one nods off is a great way to establish a bedtime routine and a regular reading habit. There are...
View ArticleHop to It! 10 Egg-cellent Books for Your Child’s Easter Basket
With Easter quickly approaching, it’s a good idea to have some basket stuffers in mind, and nothing is better (or less sugary) than a book. Here are some of my favorite Easter books, any of which would...
View Article9 Unique Board Books That Belong on Every Early Reader’s Bookshelf
9 Unique Board Books That Belong on Every Early Reader’s Bookshelf originally appeared on Babble.com and was reprinted with permission. Every parent loves it when their kid wants to read. Who doesn’t...
View ArticlePerfect Interactive Books for Antsy Readers
My sweet baby just turned one a few weeks ago — and she is always on the move. She wants to be walking or climbing whenever possible, and it’s becoming more challenging to get her to sit still for...
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New Braille Books Help Visually Impaired Kids Connect with the World
Earlier this year, DK — a publisher known for its highly visual encyclopedias for kids — entered uncharted territory when they launched an all-new braille series. The series, which includes board books...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Summer Reading List for Preschoolers
Summer is the best time of year for reading — with school out, there’s more time for snuggling on the couch or bringing a stack of new books along to the park or a picnic. And if you’re traveling, a...
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