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21 of the Best Handpicked Books for 4-Year-Olds

Discover the best books for 4-year-olds in this librarian’s handpicked list for young children. From fun adventures to bedtime stories, these must-have books will spark your child’s imagination, boost learning, and make reading time a joy. I quickly turned down the burner, noticing the sauce had begun to splatter red dots all over my finally…

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Must-Have Dinosaur Books for 2-Year-Olds: Top Picks for Little Dino Enthusiasts!

The 11 best dinosaur books for 2-year-olds. Recommendations from a librarian and mom. Your dinosaur-loving 2-year-old will love these books! My 2-year-old son shoved the same book at me again, begging me to read it for the fifth time. I groaned, feeling torn. I didn’t want to say no because I wanted my son to…

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Monster-Approved: Halloween Books Every Toddler Will Love

The best Halloween books for toddlers and preschoolers–board books and picture books. A list curated by a librarian and mom. “I love pumpkins!” my toddler shouted as he turned the last page. I’d read it to him exactly three times, and he had memorized it. Holiday books are a gripe of mine. They seem to…

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The Best Books for 3-Year-Olds (Books They’ll Love)

Books for three-year-olds. Social-emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and learning children’s books for 3-year-olds. A list curated by a librarian and mom. “Go away big, green monster!” I emphasized as I read the page, my son sitting in my lap. “Why, Mommy? Why did you tell it to go away?” He asked. I took a deep…

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The Best Toddler Bible for Toddlers of All Ages

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…

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The 12 Best Dinosaur Books for 5-Year-Olds

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…

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10 Adventurous Dinosaur Books for 4-Year-Olds

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…

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The Best Easter Books for Babies & Toddlers in 2024

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…