One year old is such a fun age! At one baby is mobile and always on the move. They are starting to learn words and understand more of what you say, even if they can’t articulate it back yet. They like to discover objects and point to things, “What’s that?!” At one year baby is …
Tis the season! And this time I do mean that fall-into-winter glide through Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I’d like to share with you some of the vintage books for these holidays that my children clamored for again and again back in the day. I’m always a little surprised when I see my favorite old children’s …
Hurricane Season Tis the season! No, not that one – I’m talking about the excitement of the Hurricane Season, that six-month period from June 1 through November 30 each year. Since we’ve lived within an hour of the east coast most of our adult lives, our family has experienced that hurricane thrill many times, thankfully …
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anne Dewdney tells the story of Baby Llama’s bedtime and the drama that ensues when Mama Llama is not able to immediately come check on him. It’s a great tale to soothe children’s bedtime fears of being alone in the dark. This book is aimed at children ages 1-5. Llama …
It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Florida. And by that, I mean temperatures are in the 80’s instead of the 90’s! Regardless, it’s a small win as I am currently 9 months pregnant and heat does NOT make me happy. Baby is due in October, and as his due date approaches we talk …
The highlight of summer for this grandma and grandpa was a week at the beach with all the children and grandchildren. After months of little time with grandchildren due to the pandemic, we were able to gather and spend as much time as we wanted, and it was wonderful. There were balloons, bubbles, and books, …
Winnie the Pooh is perhaps one of the most beloved fictional characters of all time. Most everyone is familiar with the lovable bear Winnie, gloomy donkey Eeyore, and bouncy tiger Tigger. The characters have spoken to children (and adults!) for generations and continue in their popularity. Here are some of the most interesting and little …
Good morning, and Happy Thursday! Today I want review some of my favorite under the sea themed board books for children. I’ve posted about my favorite beach books for toddlers, but wanted to get a little more in-depth about what lies beneath the sea! The ocean is a totally different world hiding beneath the surface …
Celebrations across the world With the holiday season in the US right around the corner (too soon, right!?), I’m looking forward to writing about my favorite Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas books. And as I start reading to Ava about our holidays and traditions, I want to include other culture’s holidays as well. It’s so important …
Dick Bruna Books and Illustrations Lottino Dick Bruna, author and illustrator of the Miffy series, is one of my very favorites. Long ago, when my children were young, we played Lottino, a matching game whose illustrations were simple with bright colors. Now my grandchildren play the very same game, and while the box itself has begun …