Instill a love of reading in your child from their first few months of life.
The best toddler Bible for toddlers at every stage. Use these Bibles to introduce Bible reading, Bible stories, and Bible themes to young children. “The end!” I emphasized as I closed the book. “Now it’s time for our Bible story.” “Yay!” my 3-year-old immediately exclaimed, while my 1-year-old, who’d barely made it through the last…
A librarian’s list of the best books for 5-year-olds about dinosaurs. Keep learning fun with these books that will keep your 5-year-old engaged and give them a break from formal education. I flipped through my son’s dinosaur books, wondering why he rarely read them anymore. Gone were the days of reading what he wanted, when…
A librarian’s list of the best Dinosaur books for 4-year-olds. Dinosaur best books that are both fun and educational. “What kind of dinosaur is this?” my son asked, pointing at the page and interrupting me mid-sentence. “Umm…I’m not sure,” I said, trying to remember what this short one with a fin is called. He quickly…
A book list of children’s books about Easter time and springtime for babies and toddlers. Carefully curated by a mom and librarian. After consulting a post about the best Easter basket items for babies and toddlers, I eagerly purchased Pat the Bunny. When the book came, I was disappointed to find a cheaply bound, simple…
A book list of children’s books about Easter and spring time for preschoolers. Carefully curated by a mom and librarian. My son flew through his Easter basket full of candy and toys, seeming to touch everything within a few seconds. His energy slowed down as he reached for the book inside. “Will you read this…
A book list of children’s books about snow for toddlers. Carefully curated by a mom and librarian. My son’s face lit up as he looked over the pages of the book he’d picked from the library today. “Mommy, I want to see snow,” he finally asserted. When you live in California, snow is a mystery…
The best Valentines Day books for toddlers and babies. Valentine’s Day picture book and board book recommendations from a mom and librarian. Valentine’s Day isn’t the easiest holiday to introduce to babies and toddlers, but it’s still a great time to let them know that you love them. Reading to your baby/toddler about your love…
The best Valentines day books for preschool. Picture books about love and Valentine’s Day for preschool-aged kids. I rushed in the door, quickly setting aside my work bag and heading straight for the kitchen. My mind, still distracted from work tasks, was focused on one thing, getting dinner on the table before bedtime. I kicked…
A list of the best books for babies in the first year for new parents. Books for newborns, first reading books, interactive books, and holiday books for babies. I opened the book and began reading to my 6-week-old son as he squirmed in my arms. I rushed through the book as he began to fuss….
A list of the best high-contrast, black and white baby books for newborns and young babies. Written by a mom a librarian. My 2-month-old’s eyes were stuck in one spot staring. I craned my neck to get a view of what had so captivated his attention. I laughed as I realized it was simply the…