Easter is almost here! Holidays have been lots of fun in our family for the past year or so. My three-year-old is at an age where she is really appreciating and understanding the traditions and rituals that go into holidays. When she was very little we would dress her up in the appropriately adorable seasonal …
What’s Your (Literary) Sign? Aries: March 21-April 19 Can the stars determine the personality and characteristics of a person? Whether you believe in astrology or just like to giggle at your daily horoscope, it’s always fun to see what the stars have aligned for you. If your child was born from March 21-April 19, they …
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 …
I love reading folktales, myths and legends from different cultures. They tend to be some of the best stories and have staying power as they are passed down from generation to generation. Myths and legends tend to be based, very loosely, on history or natural events. For example, the legend of Finn McCool explains the …
March is Women’s History Month, and in celebration, I’ve gathered twelve of the best books honoring trailblazing women in the history of the United States. Congress declared March 1987, as the first official Women’s History Month in order to honor the dynamic and vital role of women in American History. The month of March was …
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 …
America the Melting Pot There are lots of children’s books about food, and lots of multicultural books about food from different countries and cultures. Today, I’m reviewing my favorite multicultural children’s books about food set in the US. The United States has long been known as the melting pot – for good reason! Many different …
Library Trip! This past Saturday I went to the library for the first time since the pandemic started. My library has just started allowing people to browse inside for a short time instead of using remote curbside pickup. Ava came too, and Steve and the baby. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful, and even though …
National Hat Day! It is celebrated on January 15th in the United States, so I want to share with you ten of the best children’s books about hats. Why hats, you ask? Hats keep us warm. They keep us cool and protect us from the sun. They are great accessories and play a central role …
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 …