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Little Kids, Big Emotions: Sadness
Last week we started this series with happiness and I figured that it kind of made sense to do sadness next. What I really like about these books is that while some of them teach kids about how to help a friend who is sad, many others allow the reader…
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Little Kids, Big Emotions: Happy
I’m beginning a new series of blog posts that will take place over the course of the next few weeks with a focus on emotional intelligence and identifying feelings. Little Kids, Big Emotions will work through different feelings, one by one with a book list that can help parents teach…
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Nonfiction Poetry for Kids
Nonfiction and poetry probably aren’t the two words that you would put together for a book list, but you might be surprised by the number of nonfiction poetry collections that exist! And honestly, it’s a really fun way to share facts in a format that is both surprising and accessible…
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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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Parenting Book List: Doctors, Dentists, and More!
I started working on this list focusing solely on doctor visits, but the longer I researched the more I realized that this list needed to be more than visiting the doctor and it really became a list of books about kids interacting with other adults. Think more along the lines…
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Parenting Book List: Sleeping
Bedtime and sleep are important habits that should be set up early. And while some kids take to a bedtime routine with a quick yawn and snuggle, for others winding down at night can be very difficult. Creating a routine can help kids’ brains understand what’s coming up and what…
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Parenting Book List: Potty Training
Potty training is a huge milestone for kids and caregivers and while some kids take on the challenge quickly and easily, for some kids potty training can be very difficult. In my library, potty training books are some of the most asked for titles in the children’s department. The titles…
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Parenting Book List: Babysitting
The common phrase, “It takes a village” is so true! I have no idea how parents do these days between full-time jobs, school, extracurriculars, and birthdays parties every weekend, they’re pulled in so many directions! And although my niece and nephew don’t live close enough for me to babysit regularly,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books of 2023
Here are just a few of the books I loved this year. I try to keep my Goodreads account updated (it’s super easy when you’re reading on Kindle because they’re linked up!). I read a handful of picture books and a lot of contemporary romance titles, but very few middle…
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ALSC Notable Lists
I know I’m always looking for great books suggestions and I’ll often look at book awards and notable book lists, but as a blogger and librarian, I’ll often know where to look to find these great suggestions. I’m not always sure that the general public knows how to find these…
