Before reading Book Fiesta, I had never heard of Children's Book Day. A whole day devoted to celebrating reading with children? Yes please! This sounds like my kind of fiesta. Since 1996, Book Day/Children's Day is a time dedicated to sharing Book Joy (my new favorite term) with children. This reading-friendly holiday is featured in... Continue Reading →
The Best Books About Unicorns for ages three and up: In my house we love unicorns. I mean, we LOVE them. They are everywhere from our clothes and our toy bins to our walls and our bookshelves. We love to celebrate the magic that is the kind and majestic Unicorn! If you are unicorn fans... Continue Reading →
How can we teach young children about inclusion? Modeling inclusive and welcoming behavior is always a good start, but picture books about inclusivity can really help give a visual perspective on how there is room for everyone. Especially books like The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates and her young daughter, Juniper Bates. Have you... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Picture Books by Black Authors and Illustrators Reading books that center BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) characters is important, especially for white families. Children need to see people of all colors, races, religions, backgrounds, and orientations in their life and their reading materials! It helps to build flexible thinking and a... Continue Reading →
A new Story Adventures podcast episode is up now and free for anyone who wants to listen to an original story! Inspired by folk tales and Waldorf stories, this is a gentle adventure about the four sweet gnomes who bring us the seasons: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Just right for bedtime or whenever you... Continue Reading →
