raising readers
Being a newly independent reader is a very exciting time and you want young children to experience as much success as possible to help them enjoy reading and continue to develop their reading skills. Choosing books that are difficult enough to challenge them, yet simple enough that they can have success on their own is…
It was a fantastic year in the picture book world! I get so excited every year to see what new books are being released and it is so fun to see them come out into the world. This year our list of personal favorites include both books that made us literally laugh out loud as…
We received a gifted Yoto Mini Player as well as the headphones, device case, and travel case. All thoughts and opinions are my own, we really LOVE this device! We have had Yoto players for just about a year now and we are OBSESSED! We love them so much that we have more than one…
Mother, madre, talli, however you say it moms are important and special figures in our lives. Their strength, nurturing and love shape the very world we live in and is one of the greatest influences on the planet. This book list feature diverse picture books that feature mothers from different cultures all over the world…
It was an EPIC year in the world of children’s literature and I am here for it! There were so many incredible picture books released and I fell in love with so many of them. It was extremely hard to narrow down all those beautiful books to a top 20 list, but I finally succeeded….
The Winter season is packed with so many fun holidays that are celebrated all around the world. This list is meant to feature some of our favorite books that highlight a bunch of them. Even though our family doesn’t celebrate all of these holidays, I enjoy teaching about them to my children. We are all…
Graphic novels are some of the most popular books in our home right now. They are entertaining, fun and all around awesome. This list is full of over 20 that we personally love. The list is meant to be great books for the transition from beginning to intermediate readers. I have them sorted by recommended…
It has been a wonderful year in the children’s literature world and the Christmas books are no exception! Below is a list of over ten books that are brand new and perfect for the Holiday season. They include a classic retelling and a new edition of a beloved favorite as well as stories that are…
Every year I get asked to share a list with our top favorite Christmas Picture books and every year I have put it off because it seemed like an impossible task. However, this year I decided I was up to it so here you go. These are 25 of our absolute favorite Christmas picture books…
We received a gifted Yoto Player and a selection of audio cards from Yoto Player and this post contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We really love this device! We are obviously crazy about all things books over here and that ranges from the actual physical items to audio books. So,…
Thanksgiving is a holiday that gives me all the “warm fuzzy” feelings. It is a time to reflect on our many blessings and the beauty around us in the world and in life. It’s also a holiday focused on family and love and food. What’s not to love? For books around and for Thanksgiving our…
My grandmother has always been one of the most important people in my life. She was one of those people that you just knew loved every bit of you the way you were and would love you forever. She had a voracious love of reading that she passed down and was the one who got…
Apologies can be incredibly powerful and they can also sometimes be incredibly hard. I believe they are also partly a skill that can be worked on and developed. Books can be a wonderful tool for helping to introduce children to this skill and the impact that it can have. Also, alongside apologies is the topic…
Native American culture is something that should be taught and celebrated. I want my children to know the rich heritage of the land that they live in and love. The roots of this land run deep and there is so much to learn and appreciate. Below is a list I curated of over 20 books…
Books can be an excellent way to introduce topics that may feel tricky and can be excellent springboards for discussion as well. This book list is one that has picture books and a couple of board books that cover the topics of consent, personal boundaries, body autonomy and safety. Some of them are more upbeat…
Music is such a fun topic that covers such a wide range of information. This book list has a little taste of almost everything and was so much fun to compile. In it you will find books that cover everything from the science of sound to the how different types of instruments are made and…
I had so much fun rounding-up this list of fantastic books that celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage. When selecting books I wanted ones that had a celebratory nature and wanted to include at least a few nonfiction stories that highlight amazing individuals and stories as well as fictional books that are fun and highlight different…
One of my favorite gifts for baby showers (okay, my absolute number one favorite) is books. And my favorite books to gift are ones that have beautiful illustrations and pay tribute to the potential and wonder of childhood. This booklist is full of gorgeous books that fit that description. Each one is a celebration and…
All beginning chapter books need a fun plot line and illustrations throughout, in my opinion. A fun plot line will pull children in and help they become lifelong readers who love reading and illustrations are vital at this young age when they are transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Below is list of 15+…
Homelessness and poverty can be found in every city across the globe. At their young age, children may have a hard time grasping the concept that other children may not have homes or lives similar to the ones that they experience, even possibly within their own neighborhood. Below is a list of books that are…
