Triangle: The clever new kids’ book that will make the whole family smile | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press For a not-your-average bedtime story that will keep the whole family entertained, you’ll love Triangle, the newest book from New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Caldecott-winning illustrator Jon...
When words aren’t enough: A goodbye to Amy Krouse Rosenthal
It’s always a strange and complex feeling to feel the loss of someone you’ve never actually met, but that’s just what I feel right now, learning of today’s passing of author and mom of three, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This is one woman who...
11 cool, modern ABC books for kids that parents will love too
I adore almost all children’s books, and thank goodness for that since I am a mom of four kids. But there’s one genre — the ABC book — that makes my eyes glaze over. Hey, you can only read “A is for apple” so many times. Over the...
We cannot wait to get our hands on this newly discovered fairy tale by Mark Twain.
Well, this isn’t something we get to share everyday: A new, never-before-published Mark Twain story will be released this fall. (Can you hear us cheering from here?) The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine is a fairy tale that Twain left unfinished, but Philip...
A Greyhound, a Groundhog: A fun tongue-twisting book to read with your kids on Groundhog Day
My kids love checking in with the news to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow every year on Groundhog Day (SPOILER ALERT: there will be six more weeks of winter this year), and so the new book A Greyhound, a Groundhog by Emily Jenkins and illustrated by Chris...
9 lovely children’s books about the immigrant experience to help encourage more kindness and empathy.
I’m a child of an immigrant. And so I jumped at the chance to put together a list of some of my favorite children’s books about the immigrant experience. I know first-hand just how difficult it is for someone to get to America for a better life and work...
Little Big Girl by Claire Keane: The perfect gift for a new big sister.
When you’ve been the littlest in your family your whole entire life, but things are about to get real because a new sibling comes along, you need the book Little Big Girl by Claire Keane. This sweet story about a little girl growing up and getting bigger and...
The best lists of the best children’s books of 2016, all in one place
Once again, we’re happy to have compiled the best lists of all the best children’s books of the year, curated by the top publishers, reviewers, organizations, and bloggers we respect. And boy, was it a fantastic year for children’s literature and...
This year’s best new books for Christmas, to help your kids get even more excited for the big day.
My family has a tradition of reading Christmas books at bedtime every night during Advent. Some years, I wrap each holiday book in our collection, so they’ll be surprised which book we’re reading each night. Other years, we take turns choosing a favorite....Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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