I’ve been saving up the newest picture book biographies (from 2019) to share with you today. Because there are some AMAZING new books with inspirational stories, gorgeous artwork, and incredible writing that you can use in your home, libraries, or classrooms. Impressive Picture Book Biographies, 2019 Sisters Venus and Serena Williams by Jeanette Winter ATHLETES […]
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Best Children’s Books With Characters Who Have Learning Differences
Want to know another very underrepresented group in children’s books? People with learning differences. For children who are challenged with learning differences (disabilities is a term I dislike), seeing a person like yourself in a story is quite affirming. In fact, Rick Riordan said that’s why he wrote Percy Jackson for his son who, like Percy, has ADHD and […]
30 Fun Geography Activities for Kids
I believe so strongly in the importance of our children having a global perspective– knowing the world is so much more than about them, their neighborhood, and their country. I’ve found over 30 fun books, games, & playful activities to help facilitate knowledge of geography and a global perspective. Geography Activities for Kids The most […]
The Coolest Coloring Books Based on Children’s Books
Grab these children’s book inspired coloring books and get your coloring zen on. Color before, during, and while reading the actual kids’ books! Here are four suggestions for using coloring books with your kids. Coloring books make GREAT activities for sick days! My kids like to color during read aloud time at bedtime. Best of all, […]
Children’s Picture Books About Famous Artists
When we learn about famous artists in picture books and stories, it helps us know them. It gives them a place in our lives and in our children’s lives. Stories help us remember information. Which is why I love teaching children about great artists using narrative picture books. Here are our favorites, starting with a […]
Latest Nonfiction Books for Your Summer Reading
There is a variety of topics in the latest nonfiction books below — words, birds, numbers, artists, and more. I hope you find several books that you’ll want to read. Latest Nonfiction Books for Your Summer Reading The Dictionary of Difficult Words by Jane Solomon, illustrated by Louise Lockhart WORDS Want a mesmerizing book that […]
What’s New in Picture Books (Spring 2019)
Get ready for a long list of amazing picture books for your home and classroom! I’ve pulled out all the newly released picture books with these themes for their own lists: friendship humor What’s New in Picture Books (Spring 2019) Being Edie Is Hard Today by Ben Brashares and Elizabeth Bergeland EMOTIONS / BAD […]