Emilie Buchwald famously said, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." Here are newly published stories to share with your children in that pursuit. New Stories for the Readers on Your Lap We Are the Dinosaurs by Laurie Berkner, illustrated by Ben Clanton Laurie Berkner's popular song (we LOVE her music and this is a favorite song!) is now a super cute picture book. As … [Read more...]
New Spring Books for Kids About Nature and Animals
If you're wondering, the first day of spring was yesterday, March 21. Happy spring!! In celebration of the season, you can read these new released, wonderful picture books with your kids; they're all about nature and animals. New Spring Books for Kids About Nature and Animals Touch Think Learn: Fly by Xavier Deneux (ages 1 - 4) Little fingers get to move the 9 removable pieces in this … [Read more...]
Nighty Night! Bedtime Stories About Going to Bed
If you're a bedtime book reader, and I think you are, you know that going to bed stories are fun to include in the mix. Consider one of these recently published (2017) choices. Bedtime Stories About Going to Bed Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli SO FUNNY! Owl tears up his house to find the "noise" that is preventing his sleep which we see is a cute little squeaky mouse. Soon the roof is off, the … [Read more...]
2017 Easter Books
2017 Easter books were sparse in quantity and quality, but these four stood out, especially Kevin Henke's new book, Egg, which is outstanding. 2017 Easter Books Egg by Kevin Henkes Lovely, sweet, beautiful, and heart-warming. Did I mention lovely? Henkes uses soft pastel colors, repetitive illustrations, and repetition of just a few words to tell the story of an unexpected egg that hatches … [Read more...]
Picture Books That Celebrate Books
These picture books don't just celebrate books, they also appreciate libraries and reading. Which are all worthy of celebrating. Hooray for books! Picture Books That Celebrate Books Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp What a sweet story of love and success learning to read! (Okay, I admit to shedding a tear or two. Because dogs. And books. . .) Madeline really wants to be a … [Read more...]
15 Fantastic Board Books for Ages 0 – 3 Years Old (2017)
Board books are the sturdy books made from heavy cardboard and meant for children ages 0 to 3 years old. In other words, for babies and toddlers. They're practically indestructible so even if you children chew on them after you read (or was that just my kids?), they still can be read and read again. Here are the latest and greatest choices so far from 2017! Fantastic Board Books for Ages 0 - 3 … [Read more...]
Children’s Picture Books about Pets
You might be wondering what ARE the perfect pets for kids? And what would you name whatever pet you get anyway? Well, wonder no more -- these children's picture books can help! NEW Picture Books About Pets - 2017 You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Liz Climo Get the inside scoop as our narrator breaks down the perils of unicorn as pets. They can't be house-trained, they … [Read more...]
New for 2017! Non Fiction Books for Kids
Looking for a great non fiction book that will help your kids learn something new? From biographies to world history, there's a wealth of good books here. New for 2017! Non Fiction Books for Kids Busy People Librarian by Lucy M. George, illustrated by Ando Twin (ages 4 - 8) I'm partial to any book that celebrates the library like this does! It's time for story time. Rita, the librarian, … [Read more...]
Out of This World Superhero Books for Kids
DC, LEGO DC, and Marvel are just some of the out of this world superhero characters you'll find in this list of superhero children's books. These board books, picture books, early readers, and chapter books promise to entertain all of you comic book, good vs. evil fans who dream of becoming a superhero one day. If you haven't gone to a Comic Con, I highly recommend Denver's family-friendly … [Read more...]
60 Multicultural Children’s Picture Books with Diverse Main Characters
Looking for multicultural children's picture books with diverse main characters? I've gathered up over 60 of my favorites here. From board books to picture books, these books have characters with different skin tones and cultures --which are what our real world looks like. No matter our skin color, ethic or cultural background, it's important to read stories that show lots of different … [Read more...]
10 NEW Funny Picture Books Books
Funny picture books are the BEST for reading out loud with your kids, right?! Not only will your kids laugh out loud, so will you. I'm so happy to share these new hilarious, silly, and giggle-inducing stories for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! 10 NEW Funny Picture Books Books OH, Great Now We've Got Barbarians! by Jason Carter Eaton, illustrated by Mark Fearing Mom says if he doesn't clean … [Read more...]
Good Storybook Apps for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Early Elementary Kids
Looking for good storybook apps for your toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students? You'll want stories with excellent narration, word highlighting, and both read-to-me and read-to-self options. These apps should help get your kids reading and enjoying stories. Also, I look for apps that have words and also am careful about the size of those words. There are many apps whose text is … [Read more...]