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
Category: Children’s Literature
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
1000 Books before Kindergarten: Gearing Up
Public Libraries: We're not just book depositories anymore... Perhaps those words may be eye-opening to some members of the public but, for years, librarians have been striving to open up the library to various forms of information retrieval, educational entertainment, relaxation, exploration, and the promotion of literacy. Our libraries are free community centers open to all… Continue reading 1000 Books before Kindergarten: Gearing Up
Library Bonanza 