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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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    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…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Colors

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    We’re going to look at colors for the Letter “C” today for the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge! Board books are often based on simple concepts for children including the alphabet, numbers, shapes, opposites, and of course – colors! Today’s colorful titles are sure to catch your little one’s…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Bedtime

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    It’s letter “B” day of the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge! Today the focus is on bedtime and I’ve got a bunch of really cute board books to add to your bedtime routine. I know that bedtime is one of the most popular times to read to little ones,…

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    2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Alphabet

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    It’s day one of the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge! If you missed the theme reveal post, make sure you go back and check it out. This year I’m focusing on 26 posts that highlight recently published board books geared toward babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each post will include…

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    Read Aloud Books for Toddlers

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    While I think a lot of people may search for “best books for toddlers” I hate claiming that I have the best of lists because books are so subjective and what might best for one person, might not be best for another. Instead, I’d like to suggest this list of…

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    Gearing up for the Blogging A to Z Challenge

    AtoZ Blogging Challenge

    April is going to be a busy month here on Literacious! I’ll be posting my regular content each week with storytime themed lesson plans, book lists, and more, but I’ll also be participating in my 10th year of the Blogging A to Z Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar with this blogging…

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    2023 CYBILS Awards Winners

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    The CYBILS Awards have been announced and I’m so excited to share some great books for all ages! “The CYBILS Awards aims to recognize children’s and YA authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” The winners are selected by a group of volunteer judges…