Instill a love of reading in your child from their first few months of life.
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…
A list of the best Christmas books for babies for your baby’s first Christmas. Written by a mom and librarian. “Moo, moo, moo, moo, moo, say cow, cow, cow!” I sang while my baby laughed. There’s something special about introducing Christmas to your baby for the first time. They have no idea about this holiday…
A list of the best interactive board books to help you build an engaging collection of books for your baby or young toddler. From a mom and librarian. My baby jumped and laughed in anticipation as I turned to the last page of the book. “Is he in the basket?” I asked enthusiastically. He quickly…
A list of 10 of the best books for infants 0-12 months. Plus, how to start reading to your baby and why you should. I quickly rushed through the story as I rocked my 6-week-old baby. What is the point of this? I wondered. He clearly wasn’t paying attention. Was he getting anything out of…
A curated list of farm books (board books and picture books) for toddlers that are perfect for farm-loving toddlers or introducing animals and animal sounds. “The cow says?” I waited. “Moooo,” my son enthusiastically replied. Then he pointed at the sheep, “Sheep. Baaa.” I laughed as I turned the page. Cows, sheep, and all their…