Tag: kids
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 …
Remember Reading Rainbow? As a kid I lived for those 30 minutes each week when my teacher would wheel in the TV, pop in the VHS tape, and LeVar …
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 …
Halloween night is the highlight of the year for candy lovers. Sweet treats from gummies to chocolates are loaded into little buckets and bags. And if your house is …
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 …
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. But if you happen to be in the Prairie State, you could venture to Dorothy’s pre-Oz hometown in Liberal, KS, or …
We’re halfway through October and Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re anything like me, this fall crept up on you and your house or apartment is far …
When I was a kid, there was no internet and I grew up in an area of the country known for its bad weather. Consequently, I spent a fair …
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 …
Being an American with a hyphenated ethnic background can be a challenge. Grace Lin identifies as Asian-American. A title she is now proud to carry. However, as a child, …
This week, September 25 – October 1, is Banned Book Week 2016. This is an annual week-long celebration of the freedom to read. According to the American Library Association …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl_QPfcS63c YouTube Channel: Carl Wendica Mike, Sully, and their other pals run into some misadventure in the University library in this epic scene. This scene is taken from the movie, …
Being yourself is an important lesson for everyone to learn, especially children. Read any of the seven books below and your child will learn to embrace their quirks and …
Discussions over the last few years have raised awareness about the lack of diverse books in children’s literature. However, much more needs to be done. Recently, this infographic created …
TV doesn’t have to be a bad thing in children’s lives. It’s so easy to use TV as a free babysitter–a babysitter that stereotypically makes kids lethargic and ignorant–that …
Despite his many requests to stop reading the books, Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) hooked us with his witty yet heartbreaking dialogues as well as consistent characters. The tragic …
Picture it. You’re seven years old and you’re getting a puppy. That alone is a pretty exciting event in the life of a seven year old. But then your …
Ever since my days with the wonderful toy that was the Easy Bake Oven, I’ve had a soft spot for the sweeter treats in life. While the warm, mushy …
Looking for a great bedtime story for your toddler? Here are 10 of the greatest picture books for children under the age of 5. 1. Elephant and Piggie Series …