Such A Little Mouse by Alice Schertle and Stephanie Yue. A favorite picture book about the seasons! This sweet little mouse comes out of his house to show what each season is like for him. He has easy little adventures and meets up with different animals based on the season. He also gets to collect... Continue Reading →
The Best Halloween Picture Books
Let's get ready for Halloween with some of the best Halloween Picture Books Halloween is my favorite holiday. There, I said it. And I stand by it! I mean, costumes? Candy? Ghosts and witches? A fear of the unknown? Sounds like me every day, really. In our house, we celebrate in some traditional ways. Especially... Continue Reading →
Picture Books About Emotions and Inclusion
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 →
Space Is The Place!: A Song and Read Aloud For Children
You never know what--or who!--you'll find in outer space, especially in this sweet book The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers This is a preschool or kindergarten read-aloud story that will get learners thinking about friendships, engineering, and how we can get to the moon. After this storytime, if you are feeling inspired to sing... Continue Reading →
Gratitude For Food: Picture Book Read Alouds
Picture Book Read Alouds all about gratitude for food...and tea! Fall is moving quickly into winter where I live. It's gone from colorful leaves to snowy days in the blink of an eye! I know I'm ready to curl up with some good books and yummy snacks by the fire. But who am I kidding?... Continue Reading →