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Little Kids, Big Emotions: Calm
This series is growing by leaps and bounds and I’m excited to share all the amazing emotions I’ve covered so far – happy, sad, mad, shy, enthusiasm, frustrated, silly! Today’s book list focuses on being calm, mindful, and present. So many kids and adults are managing anxiety and stress and not always…
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Little Kids, Big Emotions: Shy
Alright, so we’ve already looked at a few of the more “common” emotions, but our series isn’t over yet! So, after happy, sad, and mad, we’re now focusing on kids feeling shy. I think that shyness often encompasses a few different things for kids including quiet and introverted kids. They…
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Storytime Theme: Quiet
Well, last week I promised there would be an opposite storytime to the Loud theme that I posted and I didn’t want to forget, so here we go – Storytime Theme: Quiet is here! It was surprisingly much harder to find “quiet” picture books. There are dozens of books about…
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Read Alouds for Fifth Graders
I believe that one of the biggest disservices to children when it comes to literacy is that many caregivers stop reading aloud once a child has learned to read. Reading aloud is extremely beneficial to children of all ages and should continue long after they are reading independently. My niece…
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16 Modern Picture Books That Feel Like Classics
I’m really excited about this list today! I spend a lot of time on this blog sharing books that are silly, brightly colored, and interactive, anything to catch a little one’s eye, for them to take just a moment to open it up and discover the power of a story.…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Quiet
This was a list that I created for the 12-year-old me. The kid whose nose was forever in a book because I was quiet and shy and definitely an introvert. Books were (and still are) a safety net for me, something to occupy myself with when I was too uncomfortable…
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Blogging A to Z: Create a Quiet Book Nook
Distraction is a reluctant reader’s kryptonite. They’ll often have a dozen excuses lined up as to why they can’t read. And if you actually get them to sit down, they’ll likely be very distracted by their environment. Basically, they’ll find any reason not to read. So how do you combat…
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#blogbookaday: Quiet!
Summary: “Ssh! Listen. What’s that noise? What can we hear when we’re really, really quiet? A toddler enjoys the range of sounds they hear as their busy day comes to an end, from the bustle and chat of dinner time, to the quiet hush of their father’s voice at bedtime. The…
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Picture Book Month: Lions
It’s important to follow the rules, especially in the library. One day, when a lion comes to visit the library, the librarian, circulation assistant and patrons are all a little nervous, but soon the lion becomes a valuable member of the library team, helping dust the encyclopedias, lick envelopes and…
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Blogging A to Z: Quiet
C Booklist: The Napping House by Audrey Wood Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney Loud and Quiet: An Animal Opposites Book by Lisa Bullard Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson Hush! A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho Quiet Loud by Leslie Patricelli Stop Snoring, Bernard! by Zachariah Ohora Be…
