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? […]
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10 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 […]
Continue ReadingEssential Back-to-School Picture Books
As your children return back-to-school, read these essential picture school-themed books about the first day, separation anxiety, making friends, and being yourself. Honestly, I love how picture books can help prepare our kids for what to expect in new situations. More than that, they also help you know where your child might need extra support. […]
Continue ReadingImpressive Picture Book Biographies, 2019
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 […]
Continue ReadingBest 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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