Are you looking for new picture book biographies? Here's what's been published recently. My two favorites are Along Came Coco and Planting Stories. What's New in Biographical Picture Books, Winter 2019 Along Came Coco by Eva Byrne Coco grew up in an orphanage run by nuns where she learned to sew but didn't much like all the rules. After she left, she started designing hats and clothes that … [Read more...]
Favorite President’s Day Books for Kids
I love recommending books that give kids a glimpse into a President's life or personality. Nonfiction books on the presidents are about what you'd expect --fine but nothing terribly compelling. However, if you're looking, reliable nonfiction publishers and series about the presidents include: DK National Geographic Who Was...? As far as picture books with both anecdotal stories and … [Read more...]
Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019)
What will you find on the new shelf at the library? Here are the nonfiction book titles about animals that are worth checking out or buying. Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019) Dingo by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Tannya Harricks NOCTURNAL / AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL Evocative illustrations with visibly painted brush strokes grabbed my interest right away. But I liked the text, … [Read more...]
Yoga for Kids: Practice, Books, Videos, and Games
Yoga benefits kids as well as adults. Get your children interested in yoga with picture books, games, and videos. They'll develop your children's interest in starting their own yoga practice. Doing yoga with kids is a wonderful way to get in quality time. It: builds strength improves flexibility develops breath control and awareness relaxes and calms develops coordination … [Read more...]
New STEM Books for Grades K – 3
I've been holding onto a stack of new STEM books and can't wait to share them with you today. These will be books you can use in the classroom to introduce concepts like simple machines, matter, and more. New STEM Books for Grades K - 3 How to Seesaws Go Up and Down? A Book About Simple Machines by Jennifer Shand, illustrated by Srimalie Bassani SCIENCE - SIMPLE MACHINES The … [Read more...]
New Picture Books that Develop Emotional Literacy
Did you know that in order to feel empathy and have intuition, we need to feel our emotions? And that while these books are really helpful, this stuff is mostly "caught not taught" meaning that as parents and caregivers, we need to be our children's role models for feeling our feelings. (And not judge the uncomfortable ones as bad.) You probably also already know that emotional intelligence is a … [Read more...]
Children’s Picture Books About Love
Do you talk about love with your kids? Do you say 'I love you' and encourage them to say it back? Of course, you do! Perhaps these sweet picture books add to your meaningful conversations about what love is--what it means to you, your children, the world, and in your faith tradition. Children's Picture Books About Love The I Love You Book by Todd Parr Read about unconditional love shown in … [Read more...]
Best Nonfiction Children’s Books of 2018
These best 2018 nonfiction children's books --picture books, chapter books, and biographies-- merit reading and re-reading and buying for your home, classroom, or library as they are all high-quality with engaging writing that makes the book's information relevant, memorable, and interesting. Happy reading! Don't miss: Best Picture Books of 2018 Best Chapter Books of 2018 Best Nonfiction … [Read more...]
2018 Christmas Books
What new Christmas books should you be reading this year? 2018 offers some choices that are sweet, some that are funny, and some that are cute. See for yourself. BEST Christmas Books for Kids (Secular) BEST Christmas Books for Kids (Christian) 2018 Christmas Books Christmas ABC by Jannie Ho A for angel to Z for zzzz, this is a cheerful Christmas alphabet board book for young … [Read more...]
Zonderkidz Nurturing Steps Book & Sleep Soother Giveaway
Zonderkidz is partnering with me for a giveaway. Do you know Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith and Veggie Tales co-creator Mike Nawrocki? These two have teamed up to write a new picture book series called Nurturing Steps™ for ages 0 - 4 published by Zonderkidz. The goal of the books and accompanying music is to enliven a young child’s journey with hope and faith through song and … [Read more...]
Favorite Hanukkah Books for Kids
With the publication of several excellent, new Hanukkah books, I thought I'd share these and other favorite picture books to read with kids during this holiday season. I don't just recommend these books for Jewish families who celebrate the holiday either. We all can learn about the history and holiday of Hanukkah even if we aren't Jewish because it builds bridges of understanding with our Jewish … [Read more...]
14 New Picture Books, Late Fall 2018
I'm happy to share with you 14 more newly published picture books. Also, don't miss my other recent picture book lists that I grouped into the categories of friendship and bedtime. Some really good read aloud choices!! By the way, did you see when I shared P is for Pterodactyl on Instagram and Facebook? It's gone crazy viral on FB. It's on this list, too! :) New Picture Books A … [Read more...]