Reading to your little one about becoming a big brother or big sister is a great way to initiate conversation, ease anxiety and create a positive picture of what this big change will mean for them. I found that a surprising number of sibling books out there are very negative in their tone and highlight the negatives of having a new baby – from smelly diapers and too much crying to bigger issues like jealousy and feeling replaced. I wanted…
In looking for “school” themed books, I realized (as usual) there are some that create fears and insecurities that didn’t exist before reading about them. Some that ‘teach’ bad behavior like bullying and name calling. And some that are…
Here are our favorite books to prepare a toddler for their first airplane flight. Reading about it ahead of time will help your little one learn what to expect, making what can be an overwhelming and possibly even scary experience…
Every two weeks we go to the library and get about 15 new books. It’s one of our favorite things to do. And it’s FREE! Like his mama, A loves reading and loves new books – an obsession that would…
Potty Books…you know the type of exhilarating reading that childhood dreams (and nightmares) are built upon. There are a LOT of potty books, and some are disturbing at best. Here are some of our favorites: Elmo’s Potty Time Play-a-Song…
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? By: Nancy White Carlstrom Illustrated by: Bruce Degen Recommended Age Range: 0-5 Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? was actually a hand me down from my Aunt Allison and cousin Jessie. Jessie…
Book of the Week: Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney Recommended Age Range: 1-5 I figured with all the holiday cheer filling the air, it was only fitting to kick off our first book of the week with…