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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Imagination

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    We’re jumping straight into some amazing board books today with the Letter “I” for Imagination during the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge! Play is an essential part of early literacy and these books encourage play in really fun, creative ways. Whether you’re playing with an interactive book or the…

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    Kid’s Books Found in the 700s

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    With a new month, it’s time to start a new series of blog posts! This time we’re going to take a closer look at the Dewey Decimal System. For each class of numbers, I’ll share twelve specific titles for kids that you might find in that class. Before we get…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Holidays

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    It’s the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge and we’re moving right along! It’s already letter “H” day and we’re going to share some holidays! Now, before you even take a look, I’m gonna tell you, I only selected nine board books about holidays – there are dozens and dozens!…

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    Storytime Theme: Snakes

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    So to be completely transparent, I’m not a fan of snakes. I think it’s probably because when you come across them, it’s usually a surprise and it startles me! In fact, I had one living outside my front door for a long while and I was always afraid we’d scare…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Garden

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    Let’s get outside and into the garden with this board book list of garden titles for the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge. I think teaching kids about nature and gardening at an early age allows them to appreciate it even more. My niece and nephew have helped with the…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Food

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    It’s April, and that means it’s time for the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge and today is day 6 – the letter “F”. This is probably one of my most favorite lists because it’s all about food (and I love food!). I love trying food from different countries and…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books Set In Places on My Bucket List

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    This list was really hard to put together and not for the typical reason. Usually, I’m trying to find enough books to fit into a specific theme, for this list, I had too many options! I want to visit and travel absolutely everywhere! So finding books for a list from…

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    Storytime Theme: Badgers

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    Let me start from the beginning, I usually try to create a blogging plan for the year the previous fall. So, I at least have any idea of storytime themes, book lists, etc. when I go to create content. And while I’d love to say that I’m way ahead of…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Early Literacy

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    It’s already day five of the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge and today, we’re talking Early Literacy or great books that didn’t fit in another category! Early literacy is providing kids with all the skills they need before they begin reading and writing, think how to use a book,…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Dinosaurs

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    It’s the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge and today is day 4 – the letter “D”. And how could we not go with the word dinosaurs? Dinosaurs are a forever favorite among young readers. And I am eternally jealous that toddlers and preschoolers can rattle off dinosaur names like…