Board books make the best presents for babies and toddlers. I love giving books away -- and seeing them get read over and over again. Why? Because board books start kids out an important literacy foundation. They also introduce kids to the joy of a good book during special time with a caregiver which also shows them how to hold a book the correct way and that the squiggly black things are words. … [Read more...]
Adorable Kitty Bitty Memory Game for the Whole Family
Disclosure: I received a complimentary game to review. All opinions are my own. Cat-loving kids will love the new Kitty Bitty memory game from Blue Orange Games! This learning game, for ages 4 and up, practices memory skills and helps with color matching. The game pieces are all wooden and colorful, making it feel very wholesome and classic. I played this game with my two kids and husband. We all … [Read more...]
Picture Books to Teach Children About the Seasons
Children can learn about the four seasons any time of year. One way to do that is start with picture books like these to spark further discovery. You'll notice that many of these books talk about observing a tree throughout the four seasons. These books lead to a wonderful hands-on way to observe nature's changes -- watching a tree all year. I recommend keeping a tree journal with illustrations or … [Read more...]
Learn About Animals: New Nonfiction Books for Ages 4 – 14
If your child enjoys reading about animal life, you'll want to know about these new books. From picture to comics to nonfiction middle-grade, there is something for every age and most interests on this list of new books for kids. Learn About Animals: New Nonfiction Books for Ages 4 - 14 Walk This Wild World: Lift the Flap by Sam Brewster Starting with the Arctic, visit different ecosystems on … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss These 2018 Back-to-School Books
We do a lot to prepare our children for the school year. One of those rituals, besides changing up bedtime and school supply shopping, can be reading books about going to school. Especially for our younger children who are still unsure of what to expect. This year's back-to-school books offer humor, wisdom, and diversity. Read these at home or in the classroom as your kids go back for another year … [Read more...]
New in Picture Books, Summer 2018
What are you reading this summer? Here are some newly published picture books that I think you'll enjoy. (I put the latest funny picture books in a separate post here.) New in Picture Books, Summer 2018 Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang FEELINGS This is one of the best, most healthy emotional intelligence children's books I've ever read about feeling your … [Read more...]
If You Like to Laugh, Read These 5 New Funny Picture Books
Kids love all sorts of books, especially ones with funny stories. Here are five newly published picture books that will get your kids laughing with delight. ENJOY! If You Like to Laugh, Read These New Funny Picture Books Walrus in the Bathtub by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Matt Hunt FUNNY Things I love about this story: illustrations humorous story handwriting … [Read more...]
Learn Spanish At Home With PandaTree Language Learning For Kids
Disclosure: We worked in partnership with Panda Tree to bring you this information. All opinions are our own. written by Christa Jimenez, of Pura Vida Moms One of the most common questions that I receive as a bilingual parent and former bilingual teacher is: how do I teach my children to become bilingual? There are so many answers to that question-- and it really depends on the culture of … [Read more...]
Outstanding Dinosaur Books for Kids
Many kids go through a dinosaur phase -- before they can even read, often kids know complicated dinosaur names they learn from books like these. But, even kids with only a passing interest can learn to appreciate the wonder of these creatures of prehistoric times. And these children's books are amazing -- from picture books to nonfiction tomes, there's something for everyone. Outstanding Dinosaur … [Read more...]
Keep Kids Engaged with the Latest, Greatest Activity Books
Looking for non-screen options for road trips and quiet time at home? Books are always my go-to option but activity books count as engaging, interactive choices, too. Keep Kids Engaged with the Latest, Greatest Activity Books The Kids Awesome Activity Book by Mike Lowery Visually appealing, kids will like that this colorful book offers a wide variety of engaging ideas in the form of … [Read more...]
If You Have a Neurodiverse Child, Differently Wired Is a Must-Read
In a world full of parenting books for "typical" kids and books about understanding specific disorders, there aren't many books that guide us on how to embrace and parent an atypical, neurodiverse child. Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World is a judgment-free breath of fresh air; it shows parents like me how to see, parent, and celebrate the kids we've been … [Read more...]
Notable Board Books Summer 2018
Check out these notable board books-- there are plenty of great stories from which to choose. Any book is good, right? Keep on reading to your kids! Notable Board Books Summer 2018 Hero Vs. Villain: A Book of Opposites by T. Hat Fuller, illustrated by Alex Eben Meyer OOOH, I like this book so much. Because at first, I was thinking to myself how can we really say who is a hero and who is a … [Read more...]