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24 Fairy Books for All Ages
Tiny fairies who are cheeky, magical, and sometimes mischievous are some popular characters in books for kids and teens. For today’s post, I pulled together 24 fairy books for all ages from picture books to chapter books, middle grade to young adult, there’s a little something for everyone. With cute…
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12 More Titles for Mother’s Day
Although Mother’s Day just passed, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to share some really sweet, loving stories about moms! It’s been a couple of years since I posted my previous Mother’s Day book list and with so many amazing stories about mom, it wasn’t hard to find 12 more…
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18 Books for Potty Training
Potty training or toilet training is a big milestone for little ones and their caregivers. It can be a stressful situation for everyone, but you can ease into it by sharing stories about potty training and the process with your little one. Today I’m sharing 18 books for potty training…
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Storytime Theme: Slow Animals
I love this sweet storytime about getting ready for preschool! Most kids are a little nervous when trying something new and as parents and caregivers it’s our job to prepare them for what’s coming! These are the perfect books to use as kids transition into preschool with a bunch of…
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12 Read Alikes for Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon is a classic in children’s literature, written by Crockett Johnson. It was published in 1955 by Harper Collins. It’s the story of a four-year-old boy who takes a purple crayon on a nighttime adventure drawing the things he needs for a great big adventure. And…
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Top Ten Tuesday: First 10 Books I Randomly Grabbed from My Shelf
I have beautiful handmade bookshelves that span the whole wall of my office at home. Our shared home office is on the top floor of our split-level which means it’s extra cozy. It’s got a window that lets in the morning sun. The slanted walls come from where the roof…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Indie & Self-Published Books
This theme was a little tricky for me this week. I don’t tend to read a lot of self-published titles because I’m typically reading what I borrow from the library. But, I do read some independently published titles. Although again, not too many as they aren’t purchased as often at…
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15 Picture Book Biographies About Musicians
Picture book biographies are certainly having their heyday right now. There are a number of titles being published monthly – and often of people that I am unfamiliar with. Today’s post started out just highlighting some of the great picture book biographies, but I soon realized I needed to narrow…
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Storytime Theme: Preschool
I love this sweet storytime about getting ready for preschool! Most kids are a little nervous when trying something new and as parents and caregivers it’s our job to prepare them for what’s coming! These are the perfect books to use as kids transition into preschool with a bunch of…
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Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 20th is the day to celebrate the iconic Very Hungry Caterpillar written and illustrated by Eric Carle. This timeless picture book tells the story of a brand new caterpillar. He eats his way through the days of the week, builds a cocoon, and finally emerges as a beautiful butterfly!…
