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We have a wealth of tools at our disposal to nurture the development of young minds. Two powerful approaches are reading aloud and storytelling – both of which offer unique advantages in cultivating a love of learning. While these practices…
My Top Tips for Reading Aloud to Pre-Schoolers As a mother of a rambunctious 5-year-old, I’ve spent countless hours reading aloud to my little one. What began as a simple bedtime ritual has blossomed into a beloved daily tradition, one…
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry & Tom Lichtenheld About this Story “Friendship, Kindness, Support” Stick and Stone is a heartwarming children’s book written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. The story revolves around the themes of friendship,…
The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith About this Story “Kindness, friendship, and inclusion.” “The Recess Queen” by Alexis O’Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith is a delightful children’s book that teaches important lessons about kindness, friendship, and inclusion. The…
And the Good Brown Earth by Kathy Henderson About this Story – Exploration – Conservation – Imagination Hey there, young readers! Let me tell you all about the wonderful book called “And The Good Brown Earth” by Kathy Henderson. This…
I Love You Because You’re You by David McPhail About this Story “Heartwarming, Acceptance, Unconditional Love” I absolutely adored reading “I Love You Because You’re You” by Liza Baker and beautifully illustrated by David McPhail. This heartwarming children’s book is…
I love you to the moon and back by Tim Warnes About this Story “Heartwarming, Endearing, Bedtime Story” “I Love You to the Moon and Back” by Tim Warnes is a heartwarming and endearing bedtime story that captures the unconditional…
I was SO mad About this Story “Emotion, frustration, resolution.” “I was REALLY upset” by Mercier Mayer is a charming children’s book that explores emotions and how to handle them. The story follows a young character experiencing strong anger, taking…
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig Patrice Barton About this Story “Kindness, inclusion, friendship.” “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton, is a heartwarming story that beautifully portrays the power of kindness, inclusion, and friendship. The book…
ISH About this Story “Creativity, Self-expression, Acceptance.” “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds is a delightful children’s book that captures the essence of creativity, self-expression, and acceptance. It encourages readers to embrace their unique talents and the beauty of imperfection. The…