When I was a little girl, I thought teachers were amazing and idolized them the way other children might look up to their favorite athletes or musicians. I spent hours playing school with my dolls and stuffed animals which, by the way, were attentive, but not very quick to participate. Who knew? Pretending … [Read more...]
Hidden Picture Books: Passing Down a Family Legacy
September 26, 2011 By 3 Comments
When I was a little girl, too many moons ago to calculate with an abacus, my mom got me a subscription to Highlights Magazine. It was filled with short stories, cool projects, jokes and the simple moral-teaching exploits of Goofus and Gallant, but my favorite part of the magazine...by far...was the hidden … [Read more...]
7 Things You Want In Your Baby Book
May 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
Baby books are beautiful keepsakes for both you and your little bundle. They're designed to capture all the sweet memories of days that go by way too quickly, but all baby books are not created equally. Some seem to have spots for everything, including the kitchen sink, while others are so basic, you … [Read more...]
7 Lost Dr. Seuss Stories to Become a Book
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Seuss books have been favorites among young readers since the 1950s, and our house is absolutely no exception. My children are captivated by the classic characters, like The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and can't get enough of the silly rhymes and unmistakable drawing style. … [Read more...]
The Big Q: Where Do Babies Come From?
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Children have new questions every day. Their eyes are fresh and their minds are thirsty for knowledge. Why is the sky blue? Why do we have toes? Where do babies come from? This last question can strike fear into the heart of even the most open, honest parent. Do I tell the truth? How much will she … [Read more...]
Choose Your Own Adventure Books Live On!
September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As a child, I was addicted to the Choose Your Own Adventure books where readers played the role of the protagonist and decided the fate of the character by choosing specific actions for him or her to take throughout the book. I loved these books because it wasn’t just a linear storyline. I could … [Read more...]
Top 25 Chapter Books for Kids
October 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
Yesterday I shared with you Scholastic's Top 25 Picture Books. Here are the Top 25 Chapter books, chosen by 200 school teachers. Many of these children's books made a major impact on my childhood. Charlotte's Web was the first book I ever cried over and Anne of Green Gables made me realize it was okay … [Read more...]
Must Have Picture Books
October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Looking to start your Christmas shopping but don't know where to start? Books always make a great gift. Scholastic surveyed 200 teachers to find out which picture books are the most loved. Here are 25 timeless treasures: 1. Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak, (HarperCollins, 1963) … [Read more...]
Get Kids Reading!
October 7, 2009 By 7 Comments
Having three young children, I am all too aware of how toys can clutter up a house and take over all the rooms you once thought of as your own. I made a decision a few years ago to buy only (or at least mostly) books as gifts for children. I knew I might not endear myself to the recipients of these gifts … [Read more...]
