I'm a big believer in bibliotherapy. Why? Because books can show kids possibilities. They show characters facing fears. Picture books give young readers a glimpse into how others feel, react, and behave. These life lessons can be translated to our kids' lives. This includes facing fears and having courage even though you feel afraid... As you read aloud the stories, discuss what you and … [Read more...]
Warm-Hearted Picture Books About Siblings
From bickering to sharing to cuddling and compromise, these sibling stories are all warm-hearted and playful picture books about the many facets that happen in these relationships. Read with your kids. See what they recognize in themselves. See if any stories inspire something more... Warm-Hearted Picture Books About Siblings Sleep Well Siba and Saba Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl and Sandra van … [Read more...]
10 Favorite Cumulative Stories for Kids
Cumulative stories are rhythmic stories with a narration that builds upon itself, adding on and repeating previous information. This repetition makes this story predictable, something that is invaluable to growing readers. As the plot builds, readers will be able to accurately predict and read (even fake read) the repetitive text because they'll know it's coming. Even for younger children who … [Read more...]
Amazing Pop Up Books (Your Kids Won’t Want to Put Down)
With the new release of Robert Sabuda's new pop-up book, Ten Horse Farm, I wanted to share all my favorite pop-up books that kids won't want to put down. You'll notice that Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda both dominate this list --both creators have contributed many, many books to this style of art. Amazing Pop Up Books (Your Kids Won't Want to Put Down) Ten Horse Farm by Robert … [Read more...]
22 Magical Children’s Books About Unicorns (Picture Books & Chapter Books)
Does your child love unicorns? Of all the magical creatures in the world, unicorns are probably the most beloved by children. Celebrate these fantastical creatures with memorable stories -- in picture books for younger readers and chapter books for older readers. And, if you find out that unicorns are real, will you let me know? Because I'm almost positive they're out there … [Read more...]
More Must-Read Spring 2018 Picture Books
I have so many new picture books to tell you about today. You'll find picture books about adventure, courage, coding, bedtime, a parent in prison, and more. My preference is to organize my book lists into something a bit more cohesive but this is a little bit of everything -- wonderful stories new for spring 2018. Other Spring 2018 picture book lists you won't want to miss: Spring … [Read more...]
4 New Emotional Intelligence Picture Books
If you're like me, you're searching for great ways to build your child's emotional intelligence. Of course, we're our children's first role models but picture books can also be helpful as you intentionally build your kids' EQ. The conversations that occur before, during, and after reading these books will be rich. 4 New Emotional Intelligence Picture Books The Rabbit Listened by Cory … [Read more...]
7 New Dog Picture Books
From a homeless dog looking for a home to the passing of a beloved pet, spring 2018 brings seven special picture books about dogs. See my BIG list of children's favorite books about dogs. New Dog Picture Books Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings Arfy wants a forever home. So he sends letters to "The People at Yellow House" and "Butcher Lady" and "Fire Station No. 5" and many others … [Read more...]
Spring 2018 Picture Books That Will Make You Laugh
Next time you're at the library or bookstore, see if you can find these new picture books -- they are hilarious! Spring 2018 Picture Books That Will Make You Laugh Big Bunny by Rowboat Watkins RUN out to get this book -- it's totally hilarious. The reader keeps interrupting the narrator who is trying to tell the story of a big bunny who no, doesn't live on a ginormous floating … [Read more...]
Spring 2018 Picture Books About Identity, Inclusion, & Diverse Cultures
I'm so happy to see books about different cultures and stories with non-white faces! Little by little, children's picture books are starting to more accurately represent the world we live in! The books I'm sharing today are all spring 2018 titles about the themes of identity and inclusion or from a specific culture. Spring 2018 Picture Books About Identity, Inclusion, & Diverse … [Read more...]
Picture Books About China and the Chinese Language (Mandarin)
To celebrate recently published books about Chinese culture and the Chinese language, I wanted to share a list of all my favorite children's picture books related to China. Please let me know if you have any favorite books that aren't on this list! I'd love to know those, too. Picture Books About China and the Chinese Language (Mandarin) Bring In the New Year by Grace Lin The family … [Read more...]
Circle Round: A Storytelling Podcast for Kids With a Global Perspective
Disclosure: I partnered with Circle Round to bring you this information. Do your kids love stories? Then, they'll love Circle Round, a storytelling podcast for children ages 4 - 10 of fascinating fables and folktale stories from other cultures emphasizing values such as kindness, being a good friend, and generosity. Perfect for boys and girls, these 10 - 20-minute stories are the right length to … [Read more...]