Kids, especially preschoolers, need practice when learning about colors. You want your kids to correctly match the name of the color to the actual color. Picture books are a great way to help kids practice their color matching. .They’re also a great way for budding artists to explore mixing colors and shades of colors. Developmentally, […]
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What’s New in Picture Books, August 2019
As I review these new books, I want to make sure I’m highlighting the best of the bunch. I like them all but there are some stand-outs that I don’t want you to miss. So I’m taking a page from the bigger review sites and including a star beside the most exceptional books. Stars are […]
Continue ReadingGrowth Mindset Posters From Children’s Books
Decorate your home, playroom, or classroom with these beautiful growth mindset posters of quotes from beloved children’s books. Mindsets are your beliefs. A growth mindset is believing that you can change and cultivate your intelligence, talents, and personality. It’s about learning to persist, fail, try again and again, and redefine what success is. It’s the […]
Continue ReadingDelightful Picture Books That Celebrate Hair
Some kids grow up not liking their hair, right? These books might help change that — particularly for African-American kids. It’s both representation and affirmation. You’ll also read a cautionary tale about NOT combing your hair as well as a funny story about copying other people’s hairstyles. Comment below if you have any favorites or […]
Continue ReadingWonderful New Picture Books, July 2019
Get ready to learn about some amazing new picture books — you’re going to want these for your homes and classrooms. Impressive New Picture Books, July 2019 The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton BACK TO SCHOOL Don’t miss this delightful book of positive presuppositions about the first day of school […]
Continue ReadingLike to Laugh? Check Out These Humorous Picture Books, Summer 2019
If you’re like me, you open your library browser and put a passel of new books on hold every time you read good book reviews. Well, here’s a passel of funny picture books you’ll want to add to your holds list! GO TO: Big List of the Funniest Picture Books for Kids Like to Laugh? […]
Continue Reading10 New Picture Books About Identity and Culture, Summer 2019
Picture books about identity and culture like these can help us be better people because they introduce new ways of thinking or prompt reflection leading to personal growth. I love that about books, don’t you?! Picture Books About Identity and Culture, Summer 2019 I Will Be Fierce! by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani PERSONAL […]
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