I'm still working away on the site redesign and the closer we get to launch, the closer we also get to the end of summer (boo!). If you have a kiddo starting a new school this year (be it preschool, kindergarten, or even daycare) I highly recommend you check out this post form last fall. Our DIY preschool photo book was a major hit at home. The idea comes from a child life specialist and was suggested to me by a friend when I was fretting over C's transition from being at home … [Read more...]
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New to Our Shelves: Less than Traditional Kid Books
A few months ago a publishing company contacted me and asked if I would take a look at a few of their newest books. As soon as I saw that one was written by Herve Tullet, I jumped at the chance. In case you're not familiar with Tullet, he's the creative genius behind the massively engaging, and uber popular, Press Here. (This interactive book is one of my kids favorites - if you don't have it, I'd highly recommend looking into it.) With Doodle Cook, Tullet once again serves up an … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Give Books & Have a Party
It's the official end of book week (sigh) and I figured, why not go out with a party? Book themed celebrations are all the rage lately and I'm all for the trend. So to wrap things up I've got a summary of the three main breeds of literary shin digs. First, is "The Book Donate" party. We all know kids get a lot of toys at birthday parties, many of which they probably don't need. The idea here is to have guests bring a book to donate in lieu of a gift. The secret is to start this type of … [Read more...]
3 Spots to Find Tons of Book-Related Activities
Today is the last official day of Book Week and I promised you a big announcement BUT... I've decided to postpone it until after the holiday. I know, I know - I'm such a tease! I'm sorry, really and truly, but I ended up finding just too much good stuff and I couldn't fit it all into only 4 days. I needed today for two more stellar roundups. First up this morning, I have three resources for finding fun activities to go along with your reading. The Storybook Recipe series just … [Read more...]
Book Week: Reading Spots
Book Nooks: nothing encourages reading in kids more than a cozy corner to call their own. Inspiration for these spaces abounds and shows, whether it's just a few square feet inside a closet or an entire room, every house has room for one. Today I've rounded up a super-sized group of images in the hopes of encouraging you to set up the perfect kiddo reading spot in your home. I'm doing this one look book style so click on the photos for more info. And don't forget to enter our … [Read more...]
Book Week: DIY Bunting
We're half way through book week and I hope you all are enjoying it as much as I am! This morning I wanted to share with you an adorable DIY book bunting project from Childhood 101. Isn't it just perfect for a child's reading space? Speaking of which, be sure to check back later today for A LOT more on that subject. Until then, head over to Childhood 101 for the full tutorial. And if you like this project, you might also enjoy these book page flags I featured way back when. See you … [Read more...]
Book Week: Playful Learning Book & E-Course Giveaway
For post #4 of Book Week, I have a special treat for you. Not only is it a book I think every parent should own, reading it will help you to foster a love of reading (and other learning) in your children. If you're a facebook friend or twitter follower, then you'll remember how excited I was when I received a copy of my friend Mariah's new book Playful Learning: Develop Your Child's Sense of Joy and Wonder. As soon as it arrived, I knew this book was something special. Much more than … [Read more...]
Book Week: Where to Find Books to Help Kids with Life’s Challenges
For post #3 of Book Week, I wanted to share with you an amazing resource I recently discovered via Made by Joel. As a parent, I try to do everything I can to help my kids succeed and books are one of my key tools for doing so. I've found that even for my 2 year old a quality picture book can be immensely helpful in prepping him for new situations or helping him understand new emotions. Just this week, for example, we hauled ourselves (and baby sister) to the library and checked out a … [Read more...]