A basic survey of children’s book trends throughout the past century with data based on TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Children’s Books list. Out of the many, many “best of” book lists out there, TIME 100 remains one of my favorite lists to refer to when finding quality books for children. TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Children’s …
Here’s what my family is reading this week, and what we found at the Goodwill bookstore: Goodwill Bookstore Finds I picked up a huge bag of books from our local Goodwill bookstore last week. I love used bookstores and had no idea that Goodwill operates some of their stores specifically for books! Our local store …
A Peaceful Change from the Toddler Whirlwind My three-year-old has a short attention span. Surprise, surprise! We love to read books together but she tends to rush through them, always trying to turn the page before I’m done reading it. Even in the quiet time before bed she has energy to burn and so much …
Valentine’s Day comes at just the right time of year, bringing light to the darkness of the long winter doldrums. V-Day is especially great for kids. Kids get to make fun arts and crafts and decorations and wear red and pink. I’m excited about Ava’s Valentine’s Day dress and what pink bow she’ll wear to …
What I’ve Learned with One Year of Blogging: January 1 completes my one year journey into blogging. It has been hard, and challenging at times, but also lots of fun. I enjoy learning new things, and there is always something new to learn with a blog. It’s amazing all the work that goes into creating …
Llama Llama’s Little Library is a four-piece board book set featuring little Llama of the Llama Llama Red Pajama fame. The board books are simple picture books showing little Llama going about his day. Each book can be read on its own, or in chronological order starting with Llama Llama Wakey-Wake, continuing with Llama Llama …
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 …
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 …
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 …