There are so many stories of influential women in history that are little known. That’s why I wanted to put together this list of amazing women in history for young readers to explore. In today’s climate, it’s important that we give young girls strong women to look up to. AND that we give young boys …
Bedtime is a fun time around our house full of snuggles on the couch, snacks, and reading books. I’ve put together several book lists on lots of topics, but this time I thought I’d share with you some great children’s books on bedtime that we’ve read. And If the Moon Could Talk by Kate Banks Ever …
Foxy in Love Foxy has a hard time getting things right, so when he sets out to show Emily how much he loves her, he struggles, especially when she keeps talking about flowers, balloons, and more. In the end Foxy helps Emily to learn that it’s all about the people you love, not just the …
There are so many books out there that focus on pregnancy, birth, and parenting related issues. If ever there was an over-saturation of a market with a product that covered so much of a spectrum, these topics are it. What other issue can have twenty-five books promoted a particular practice (such as cry-it-out) and then …
As you might remember, we announced that we are having a new little one in our family at the end of spring. So, we’re doing all kinds of prep reading to get my son {5 yrs} ready for his new little sister. Here are some of the books about having a new baby we’ve been reading. But …
Christmas is coming. We all spend these last few weeks focused on finishing up the shopping for presents and counting down until Santa comes. And so many children’s books about Christmas cover these same topics. Here are 10 great faith-based books that I found on my search for children’s books that focus on the actual event …
Right now we’re going through another season in our house. One of Bear’s friends from church, an older lady, has passed away. Bear {5 yrs} adored his Miss Joanie and looked forward to seeing her at Sunday School and worship each week, and on Mondays when he left preschool. We had some forewarning that she wasn’t doing so well, so …
There are so many amazingly talented entertainers, but I had no idea how many of them have actually created quality children’s books. Here are just a few of our favorites: Freckleface Strawberry by Julienne Moore As the parent of a redhead and the owner of a freckle face, this book is a favorite of mine …
I love creative endeavors… Especially when I get to do them with my favorite little artist. Many times, we take our cues for learning and art activities from books. Here are a few of our favorite inspirational books about art and creativity for kids. Ish by Peter H. Reynolds The book tells of a …
Raising children that are comfortable in their own skin is so important, and so hard sometimes. Thankfully, there are some amazing books for children out there that can help to promote self-esteem. Here are just a few of the ones we’ve discovered. Giraffes Can’t Dance, by Giles Andreae, tells the story of Gerald, a giraffe …
