Top Recommendations for Kids’ Poetry
Why poetry? There are so many reasons out there. It is perfect for reading aloud. Like music, the rhythm and beauty of it taps into something in the human soul. It will help your child…
“Make My Life Simple: Bringing Peace to Heart and Home” by Rachel Balducci
Rachel Balducci gives us a delightful peek into her life throughout the years as a wife, mother to six children, and her career as a writer and speaker. Make My Life Simple: Bringing Peace to…
8 Best Picture Books by Jan Brett
One of my favorite children’s book author/illustrators is Jan Brett. A Massachusetts native, she is one of the most prolific American children’s book authors with over forty one million books in print. She has written…
Corduroy’s Christmas Surprise: Based on Character by Don Freeman
This adorable book teaches children the joy of being generous with others. Reading Level: Ages 2-6. Read aloud time: about 5 minutes and 30 seconds Length: 32 pages Corduroy’s Christmas Surprise is based on the…
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend: Julie Stiegemeyer
A beautiful book about the historical figure Saint Nicholas, whose kindness and generosity inspires the tradition of giving Christmas gifts. Reading Level: Ages 4-12. Read aloud time: About 4-5 minutes. Length: 32 pages. About the…
All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep: Crescent Dragonwagon
This wonderfully lyrical board book depicts over 30 unique animals — at least one for each letter of the alphabet — and uses as many words as possible beginning with the corresponding letter for each…
Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon: Ruth Stiles Gannett
This classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator’s adventures with the flying baby dragon Boris will delight readers of all ages with their silly escapades and endearing friendship. Reading Level: 7-12, and 4+ as an audio…
The 2018 Children’s Book Gift Guide
I don’t know about you, but I sometimes struggle to come up with new ideas for Christmas gifts for my kids. We’re in a small house without a playroom and it’s hard to keep the…
A Little House Picture Book Treasury: Six Stories of Life on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A beautifully illustrated collection of stories adapted from the beloved Little House books. Reading Level: Ages 3-8. Length: 208 pages. Each story averages about 30 pages. Read aloud time: About 3-5 minutes per story. About…
The Best Mistake Ever! And Other Stories: Richard Scarry
Three simple stories about best friends and silly mistakes perfect for new readers. Reading Level: Age 6-10, or 3 and up as a read aloud book. Length: 48 pages. About the Author: Richard Scarry is…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
