An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social change. Use these children’s books about activism to teach your children and students about activists who sparked change in their communities and the world. You’ll read biographies and stories about changemakers and movement starters, females and males, young and old, who stood […]
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Gardening Books for Kids
It’s almost spring! Are you excited to start a garden with your kids? Or at least teach your kids about gardening? Then, these gardening books for kids will be helpful tools as you share your love of nature with your children. Garden Toys If your kids don’t have their own play garden toys, I highly […]
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A reading strategy I like to use with children reading nonfiction is connecting to background knowledge. As you read these biographies, both picture books for preschool and elementary ages as well as biographical story collections for upper elementary and middle school, help your kids connect to what they’re reading. Start with prompts like: How are […]
Continue ReadingNew Picture Books, January and February 2020
Want the scoop on the best newly published picture books? Here’s what I’ve been reading and can recommend to you and your students and families. New Picture Books, January and February 2020 Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE / #OWNVOICES This beautifully […]
Continue ReadingWhere to Find Diverse, Multicultural Books for Kids
What multicultural children’s books are you loving right now? If you’re like me, you always want to learn about new diverse books to share with children. First, let me tell you something exciting…today is the 7th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day. This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen, book-loving […]
Continue ReadingDiverse Board Books for Toddlers
Many board books are about animals. And they have their place. Because who doesn’t love the classic board book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear? But it’s also important to read about the world around us, especially other children. So let’s look at board books for babies and toddlers that show people of color, families from different […]
Continue Reading45 Favorite Diverse #Ownvoices Picture Books
As you know, I love sharing picture books with children. Reading aloud picture books to kids builds important literacy skills and develops a love and appreciation for stories. And those of you who are long-time Imagination Soup readers know that I deeply value diversity in the literature I share with children. Recently, I’ve also come […]
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One of my kids was born on St. Patrick’s Day so I’ve always been interested in finding good St. Patrick’s Day picture books. Here are some of our favorites. Good St. Patrick’s Day Books Happy St. Patrick’s Day Curious George by H.A. Rey It’s George’s lucky day! He dresses in green, he makes traps, he […]
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