spring

Cheerful Children’s Books About Spring

Introduce your children to the wonder of spring! Reading good children’s books about spring gives kids knowledge about what to expect in nature. In spring, you’ll find new plants and baby animals. And after a long winter, it’s a wonderful time to get back outside. There, observe the new life popping up all around you. (One […]

Monica Wellington’s Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books

Monica Wellington writes and illustrates the most charming picture books and board books for children. Have you seen any? Kids love the bright, cheerful illustrations and the appealing storylines. Parents and teachers appreciate the learning opportunities within each book. Monica Wellington’s Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books Pay close attention in Wellington’s new picture book, Truck Driver […]

NEW Spring Picture Books 2015

Isn’t spring the best? I love helping my kids notice all that is magical about it! Here are my favorite newly published spring (and Earth Day-ish) picture books. NEW Spring Picture Books 2015 A White Butterfly by Laurie Cohen, Barbara Ortelli “Sometimes butterflies are . . . ” begins this simple board book. It shows us […]

Capturing Signs of Spring With Cameras

I’m always looking for ways to get my kids outside to get in their 60 minutes a day, also known as a “Green Hour” by the National Wildlife Federation. Last week, I let each kid use a digital camera to photograph signs of spring and get them walking outside and noticing nature. (6 year old, JJ, […]