Parents can spend time and bond with their children in many significant ways, but the benefits of reading aloud to small children are profound. Parents that read to their children on a weekly basis foster a love of reading and learning in their children. Picking up a book and reading to your child is also…
March is Women’s History Month, a great time to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions throughout history. Women like Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor; paleontologist Sue Hendrickson; Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel into space and more. All of these women are an inspiration to little girls and boys across America. Both you…
The flowers begin to bloom and the bees are abuzz, it’s spring. Kids always have questions about plants, bugs, and gardening. These exciting and informative books are the perfect way to get kids excited about gardening. These are just a few of the wonderful books you can read to your children about gardening. Books that…
A new book is a perfect addition to an Easter basket. Chocolate bunnies and candy eggs are delicious but disappear within moments. Give your children a holiday book they will treasure forever. This collection of Easter books is beautifully illustrated and fun to read to your child. Easter Books for Kids Small Bunny’s Blue Blanket…
One of the best ways to help teach your child colors is through books. That is the first recommended way to teach colors in our post, Ways to Teach Your Toddler Colors. There are so many brightly colored books for toddlers about colors we decided to create a list of a few of our favorites….
Kids love reading funny books, better yet they love making their parents read silly and hilarious books. Nothing makes kids laugh harder than mom or dad having to read a silly book or reading in a funny voice. Humor is a very clever way to get kids interested in reading, everyone loves to laugh. Books…
Last year I shared how our family has a growing Christmas tradition of adding to our Christmas Book Basket. I love adding new Christmas books to our box each year. As the kids grow older we had more advanced reading options but also keep our old favorites. Throughout the month of December, we will read…
**This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small amount of compensation when you purchase from my links, which I”ll totally blow on dark chocolate. ** I’ve read a lot of board books, good and bad. Babies and toddlers love board books so when picking out books to buy just remember you will probably…