As a haggard, weathered storytime librarian of the babies ages 0-14 months, group read-alouds need to be simple (in text and illustration) or a way to connect and celebrate new parenthood. These two types of books rarely cross paths, so both types often alternate at my baby storytime. [Also to note: I read-aloud one book… Continue reading Best Read-Aloud Books for Babies
Category: Children’s Literature
Best series books for 2-3 year olds
Books that feature the same characters are an excellent way to give toddlers the repetition they crave while providing them with a touch of variance. Leslie Patricelli's Baby series SUMMARY Solid color backgrounds and baby's simply memorable drawing are a perfect place to start 18 month olds on a very robust book series that can… Continue reading Best series books for 2-3 year olds
2019 Picture Books Gift Guide
Another year wraps up and I've got some great gift suggestions for every young child on your list. Happy hunting! Infant Board Books (ages 0-2) Wild Baby by Cori Doerrfeld. This one's for all the active, run-away children out there (mine included). The baby monkey experiences many emotions including joy, excitement, fear, and shame, but… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books Gift Guide
First Board Books for a Newborn’s Little Library
Any books are great books for newborns as their tiny eyes and fingers begin to explore our world. In fact, words are where it's really at, so reading from your favorite books and magazines are also great ways to interact with your baby and get them used to the cadences of the language(s) they will grow… Continue reading First Board Books for a Newborn’s Little Library
100 Books before High School
November kicked off the official start of 1000 Books before Kindergarten. It has been phenomenally successful. We currently have 135 children participating (for perspective, we serve 37,500). Everyone is loving it for a variety of reasons. Some people like the literacy prizes, others enjoy the positive habits that it is encouraging, while others just wanted… Continue reading 100 Books before High School
Library Bonanza 