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Kindergarten Books To Read

My Favorite Kindergarten Books To Read Ahead Of The First Day

Starting kindergarten is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life. It is also one of the most emotional transitions for parents as they … Read more

Written by: Jaime Burnham

Published on: August 14, 2025

Family Yoga Time And Mindfulness For Children

These Are My Favorite Mindfulness Resources For Kids Heading Back to School

Written by: Jaime Burnham

Published on: July 28, 2025

A dad sits on the counch with his young child, as they enjoy a book together.

Statistics Say Parents No Longer Read To Their Kids. Here’s Why I Still Do

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 16, 2025

Intergenerational Picture Books

15 Intergenerational Picture Books & The Lessons They Teach Kids

Written by: Jaime Burnham

Published on: May 31, 2025

Mother and daughter reading book

Should You Pre-Screen Your Child’s Reading? One Mom’s Post Opens A Debate

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 22, 2024

New Reads for Valentine's Day: 'ABC Love', 'Love', and 'Ways to Say I Love You'

New Reads for Valentine’s Day: ‘ABC Love’, ‘Love’, and ‘Ways to Say I Love You’

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: February 1, 2021

'Good Night, Little Blue Truck' Book Review

‘Good Night, Little Blue Truck’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: November 4, 2019

'My First Atlas of the 50 States' Book Review

‘My First Atlas of the 50 States’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: October 4, 2019

'The Sketchbook' Book Review

‘The Sketchbook’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: June 16, 2019

'The Dictionary of Difficult Words' Book Review

‘The Dictionary of Difficult Words’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: April 28, 2019

'Where's the Architect? From Pyramids to Skyscrapers' Book Review

‘Where’s the Architect? From Pyramids to Skyscrapers’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: February 28, 2019

'Wonders of Nature: Explorations in the World of Birds, Insects, and Fish' Book Review

‘Wonders of Nature: Explorations in the World of Birds, Insects, and Fish’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: February 21, 2019

'Great Ports of the World: From New York to Hong Kong' Book Review

‘Great Ports of the World: From New York to Hong Kong’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: February 9, 2019

'Hello Lilac - Good Morning, Yellow: Colors and First Words' Book Review

‘Hello Lilac – Good Morning, Yellow: Colors and First Words’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: January 22, 2019

'Bucketloads of Friends' Book Review

‘Bucketloads of Friends’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: January 12, 2019

Answering 100 Questions About Oceans and Dinosaurs: Simon Abbott Book Reviews

Answering 100 Questions About Oceans and Dinosaurs: Simon Abbott Book Reviews

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: January 4, 2019

'The Children and the Whale' Book Review

‘The Children and the Whale’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: January 1, 2019

'Oskar Can' Book Review

‘Oskar Can’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: December 15, 2018

'Dear Santa, I Know It Looks Bad But It Wasn't My Fault!' Book Review

‘Dear Santa, I Know It Looks Bad But It Wasn’t My Fault!’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: December 13, 2018

'How Big Is Big? How Far Is Far? All Around Me' Book Review

‘How Big Is Big? How Far Is Far? All Around Me’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: November 7, 2018

'The Cow Said Neigh!: A Farm Story' Book Review

‘The Cow Said Neigh!: A Farm Story’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: November 6, 2018

'Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible' Book Review

‘Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: November 5, 2018

'Voting with a Porpoise' Book Review

‘Voting with a Porpoise’ Book Review

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: October 29, 2018