Tag: children
YouTube Channel: leesedanielle From the Description: He knows no greater sadness than the end of a book. Featured image via Zock Me
November is the month of thankfulness, family gatherings, and traditions both old and new. For many, it means more than giant turkey-inducing snoozes in the afternoon or football games. It …
Any Disney fan who loves to read is bound to love Belle. Any genuine bookworm can relate to her or at least envy her breathtaking castle library. Before the …
YouTube Channel: crusadeforchildren From the Description: The WHAS Crusade for Children sometimes brings together unusual partners to help youngsters with special needs. Case in point: the Crusade, the American Printing …
Where has this gem been all my years? I have been on a middle-grade reading kick lately and since it was October, I decided to have some fun with …
Diversity is a popular topic in children’s book publishing. When discussed, this most often refers to racial and cultural diversity. However, just as important is the need to highlight …
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” ~ John Dewey The right of every child to a free public education is one of the cornerstones of …
With the presidential election underway, this year has definitely displayed a political election unlike any other in recent memory. It’s been an ugly race, demonstrating just how important it is …
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has been assessing the conservation status of many, if not all known species of both plants and animals for over 50 …
Halloween is such a fun, innocent time for kids and I believe it should always be kept that way. From the cute little crafts to the moment of truth …
In the past, Disney’s track record in the authenticity department has a few (read: many) problems. The Grimm brothers would not recognize their stories (although little, little kids probably …
YouTube Channel: AbeBooks.com From the Description: There are many good reasons why parents should read to their children and encourage a love of books, and words, and reading from a …
R.J. Palacio introduced us to Auggie Pullman in her debut, New York Times bestseller, Wonder. Auggie is a ten year-old boy born with a caniofacial disorder. The book begins as …
This year marks 75 years that the world has loved a curious little monkey named George and his friend, the man in the yellow hat. The seven original stories …
Sometimes, an idea comes along that re-affirms our faith in humanity. This heart warming idea takes us all the way to Ypsilanti, Michigan and it’s about a Barber Shop. …
Kelly Clarkson, yes that Kelly Clarkson, the one who snuck into our lives and living rooms by winning American Idol back in 2002 (how has it been so many …
YouTube Channel: NFB From the Description: This animated short about literacy introduces us to Meena, a young girl who hates books even though her parents love to read. Books are …
In a time of falling leaves and spiderwebs, it is only fitting to read stories that perhaps make you look twice at the dark corners of you room. Admittedly, it …
One of the best things new parents can do for their baby is to start up a home library for their child. Not only will this introduce a love …
Children are sponges: they listen to everything we say, how we say it, copy every move we make–they’re constantly absorbing what’s around them. For children, the phrase “You are …