I think we can all use a little bit of hope during this time period, and what better place to find it than in stories! Here are four children’s stories that will leave you feeling a little more hopeful about the state of our world. Enjoy! Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan, by Jeanette Winter […]
2020 is an election year, which means it is the perfect time to talk to your kids about the fundamentals of democracy! While you don’t need to get your kids involved in the nitty gritty of politics, it’s never too early to start learning the basics of how our democracy works and why voting is […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re anything like me, your love language includes books, books, and more books. The best way to show your love to a book-lover like me is by, you guessed it, giving them a book they’ll love! Here are a few of my favorite books all about love, […]
The world is full of so many good books, and so little time to read them all! That’s why I wanted to make it easy on you by giving you a complete guide to the BEST children’s books you need to read in 2020. Hope you enjoy! The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander This book is […]
Can you believe it? Next week is already Thanksgiving! While most of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving include turkey, stuffing, and second-helpings, this time of year is really an important time to reflect on what and who we are truly thankful for. And what better way to help you and your kids get in the […]
One of the best parts of spooky season is curling up on the couch with a big bowl of candy corn for family movie night. What’s even better is when the movie you pick can be paired with the original story it was based on! Here are five of the best Halloween books-turned-movies that you […]
When my son was about five years old, he was afraid of almost everything! I had to be very careful about what he was allowed to watch, what he was allowed to read, and what “scary stories” he heard from his friends. This became especially difficult around this time of year, with Halloween near and […]
The weather is cooling off, the leaves are turning, and we can officially celebrate that fall is here! My personal favorite fall activity is curling up on the couch with my dogs and a good book for company, whether it’s a new release or one of my old favorites. Here are just a few selections […]
Creating stories for the young book lover is not child’s play. All the best children’s books have similar traits. Life-affirming messages pitched in a way that engages while bringing out the best in the young reader. When it all comes together, the result is a book that transcends age. Personally, I feel these are the […]
Summer vacation is just about here! That means your children now have two whole months of free time ahead of them—and us parents have to find ways to keep them entertained. My favorite way to entertain kids is with books, and these classics are sure to keep them hooked! Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry […]
We are almost to the end of 2018! Whether this year was filled with joy, hardship, or a mix of everything in between, what I love most about the closing of one year and the beginning of the next is how we are able to reflect, leave the past behind, and start over again. And […]
As hard as it may be to believe…Halloween 2018 is almost upon us! As you well know, my favorite way to get in the spirit for any holiday is to immerse myself in some excellent themed reads. This year, I’m giving you the best, spookiest, Halloween-festive reads for you and your kids! For the kids: […]