Tag Archives: fall

9 Children’s Books About Trees

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Occasionally I hit upon a theme that I would enjoy reading about with my kids and discover that authors have not been inspired to write about the theme. (Backyard wildlife in winter comes to mind.) I was concerned that the … Continue reading →

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10 Children’s Books to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Good food. Family. Thankfulness. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. However, my kids have thus far been underwhelmed by the holiday, nestled as it is between two holidays (Halloween and Christmas) that ooze kid-appeal. Here is a list of Thanksgiving picture books … Continue reading →

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10 Children’s Books About Fall

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

Ahhhh…fall. My favorite season of the year is upon us. I hope that reading fall-themed books with my kids will help us fully soak in and appreciate the season. Here are ten books to get kids excited about making apple … Continue reading →

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9 Back to School Picture Books

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

I first discovered the power of books to prepare kids for new or scary experiences after a harrowing doctor’s visit with my then 2-year-old son. My son had made a scene while getting shots, and he and I were both … Continue reading →

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