Giggle along at these silly stories -- here are six new picture books that will entertain and delight the young readers on your lap. 6 New Giggle Worthy Picture Books (Summer 2017) Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins Rupert tells his two exuberant and talkative friends that the book is supposed to be wordless but the friends just can not stop "helping" with ideas for the book, infuriating Rupert and … [Read more...]
New Picture Books about Families (& New Baby)
Build empathy and understanding of family, your own and other people's, with picture books like these new releases -- including two about a new baby. New Picture Books about Families (Including a New Baby) We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Ryan Wheatcroft FAMILY Lots of diversity is depicted in the multiple illustrations on each page that show different families and their … [Read more...]
Big List of Counting and Number Books for Kids
As kids read books from this big list of counting and number books, they'll begin to develop number sense and numeracy skills that are foundational in math. These books make counting and numbers playful and fun. That's why I like them for children. See for yourself! Big List of Counting and Number Books for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Timeless because it's one of the … [Read more...]
Delightful New Picture Books for Summer
If you're looking for newly published picture books, summer 2017, keep these delightful choices in mind. Maybe even put some on hold at the library. Because there are lots of great books to read with kids. Delightful New Picture Books for Summer (2017) I'm Silly (My First Comics) by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm EMOTIONS Tizzy Tornado is feeling silly. But Tizzy's acted too silly and … [Read more...]
8 Fascinating STEM Picture Books
STEM picture books introduce young children to science, technology, engineering, and math. Not only that, some of these picture books actually teach the STEM concepts which is big fun within a story. 8 Fascinating STEM Picture Books I Lost My Sock! A Matching Mystery by P.J. Roberts, illustrated by Elio Help Fox and Ox find Fox's missing sock. Fox tries to describe his sock exactly -- it's … [Read more...]
Picture Books for Vehicle Loving Kids
Do you have a vehicle loving kid who is obsessed with trucks, cars, motorcycles, and construction vehicles? If so, these books are must-reads, maybe even must-owns. Picture Books for Vehicle Loving Kids Old Tracks, New Tricks by Jessica Petersen Snubbed by the trains, the new wooden train tracks decide they'll show the other tracks fun ways to play -- like hide and go track, … [Read more...]
Picture Books About Being True to Yourself
It's important to read picture books about being true to yourself so that as our kids grow, they feel comfortable being themselves. We want them to both know themselves as well as be proud of who they are. Seeing this in picture books can prompt that discussion and remind us to encourage our kids. Who they are is perfect and lovable. Author and illustrator, Eric Wight, tells his kids, … [Read more...]
Books That Help Children Learn About Friendship
It's always lovely to see a new batch of picture books that help model friendship for children. Because friendship is a skill, just like any other; an important emotional intelligence skill. And books about friendship can help. Books That Help Children Learn About Friendship Triangle by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen Quirky humor plus shapes galore! Triangle leaves his house to go play a sneaky … [Read more...]
New Stories for the Readers on Your Lap
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]