Category Archives: Ages 1+

18 Wintery Picture Books

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

After the Christmas festivities subside at our house, three months of winter weather still loom ahead. The only way to approach this season is to embrace it — to head out into the cold with sleds, skis and skates and … Continue reading →

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60+ Not-to-be-Missed Picture Books: The Grand Finale!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

We adults introduce children to books for a variety of reasons. We introduce children to books to teach them to read, to teach them about subjects they are interested in, and, occasionally, to impart life lessons. I embarked upon this 60 … Continue reading →

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Introducing Children to Books, Part II

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

This post is the second in a three-part series of posts about choosing books for young children at various stages of development. All three posts will be permanently housed here: Introducing Children to Books. When my third child was eighteen months … Continue reading →

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14 Children’s Books to Introduce Kids to Colors

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

I set out with the intent of selecting 10 books — and only 10 books — about colors to recommend to you. I knew at the outset that many more than 10 great books about colors have been written and … Continue reading →

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Introducing Children to Books, Part I

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

This post is the first in a three-part series of posts about choosing books for young children at various stages of development. All three posts will be permanently housed here: Introducing Children to Books. Introducing my children to books was … Continue reading →

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10 Children’s Books About Snow

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Here are ten delightful books to share with your children when the first snowflakes of the season fall. These books describe the anticipation of the first snowfall and the joy of playing in the snow. You will also find inspiration … Continue reading →

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12 Books for Nature-Loving Babies and Toddlers

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

For babies and toddlers, I seek out books about familiar plants and animals. You can teach kids about strangler figs and spider monkeys later (unless you live in a rainforest). Here is a list of books to encourage babies and … Continue reading →

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5 Books Every Toddler Should Own

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

My third child is a toddler right now. He is finally hooked on books and requests — or rather demands — repeat readings of his favorites. I am so thankful that I am able to surround him with wonderful books … Continue reading →

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6 Snuggly Bedtime Books for Babies

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

My favorite part of the day is reading to my children before bed. My oft-exuberant children succumb to their sleepiness and curl up beside me on the couch. The concerns of the day are forgotten as we begin to read. … Continue reading →

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7 First Stories to Share with Your Toddler

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

Here are seven delightful stories to share with toddlers. All have simple plots and familiar subject matter. These are good choices for young children ready to move beyond simple concept books and entertaining rhymes. The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss … Continue reading →

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