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Oh No, GEORGE! by Chris Haughton About this Story “Choices, Temptation, Consequences” Chris Haughton’s Oh No, George! (2012) bursts with chaotic charm, blending toddler-sized life lessons with art-gallery-worthy visuals. The Klaus Flugge Prize winner’s inspiration? Legend says he scribbled George’s…
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” Looking for a children’s book that teaches friendship without preachiness? Stick and Stone (2015) by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld nails it. This cozy tale…
The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith About this Story “Kindness, friendship, and inclusion.” Does your kid love stories where the underdog wins? The Recess Queen (2002), written by Alexis O’Neill and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, flips the…
And the Good Brown Earth by Kathy Henderson About this Story – Exploration – Conservation – Imagination Kathy Henderson’s “And The Good Brown Earth” (2003) celebrates backyard adventures through a child’s eyes. Think dirt clumps becoming fairy mountains or carrot…
I Love You Because You’re You by David McPhail About this Story “Heartwarming, Acceptance, Unconditional Love” Liza Baker’s I Love You Because You’re You (2002), illustrated by Caldecott Honoree David McPhail, features a fox parent’s unwavering love through spilled juice…
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 sweet bedtime story about love. 💞 A parent…
I was SO mad About this Story “Emotion, frustration, resolution.” Imagine Inside Out’s Anger as a comic strip hero. Viral parent hack: Build a “Mad Lab” box with squeeze toys and a “rage journal” (“Draw your inner tomato!”). Secret Frog…
ISH About this Story “Creativity, Self-expression, Acceptance.” Ish is a timeless favorite for classrooms and homes. Its playful illustrations—splashy colors and doodle-like art—mirror Ramon’s journey. Teachers often pair it with Reynolds’ other books, like The Dot, to spark creativity. Parents praise how it…