Lydia
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. martin luther king, jr. Day My daughter is two. She’s too young to understand the complexities of the civil rights movement. I don’t want to expose her to some of the …
In a previous post I talked about my New Year’s resolution to read to my toddler everyday. Today, I want to discuss which books I’m choosing for our reading journey. I love the library, it’s one of my favorite places! However, if you are reading everyday, it is essential to own a few good books …
This week I wanted to round up some of the best children’s books written by comedians. I was very unaware that comedians wrote children’s books until recently (funny how you don’t keep up with children’s literature unless you have a good reason too!) But what a great idea for comedians to write books! They are …
THE ALL TIME BEST BOOKS FOR TODDLERS: CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM In this series I want to highlight some of the all-time best books for toddlers, starting with my current favorite, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM Written by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault Illustrated by Lois Ehlert …
THE POWER OF BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: HONORING THE CALDECOTT AWARD When you see a Caldecott medal shining off the cover of a book, you know it’ll be a good read. And you especially know it’ll have some amazing illustrations. This award is such a great indicator of quality children’s books. Some of my favorite books are …
My New Year’s Resolution Once again December has ended and it’s a new year. Each year I feel like it moves faster and faster. I feel like this whole decade flew by. Before we know it it’ll be 2030! This time of year means it’s resolution time! When I was younger, my resolutions were always …
What books are essential for your baby’s first library? What are the must-have books that every child needs in their bookshelf? The ones that you and baby will read over and over and never get tired of? Read on for some tips for building your baby’s library, and see what books I chose for my …