I would like to say I was shocked when I heard about the incredibly sexist Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer Book (warning: profanity
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In honor of the end of Shark Week, here are our favorite children’s picture books about sharks. Most of our picks are non-fiction. When choosing
In honor of National Zoo Keepers’ Week last week, here are picture books about zoos my children enjoy! ZooZical: In addition to being a cute
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The Twelve Days of Christmas Picture Books
One of my favorite monthly rituals is opening our boxes of seasonal and holiday books and bringing out these classic stories. December is the time
Pumpkins are popping up all over the place here! I love how the pumpkin theme lasts the whole fall season, from harvest to Halloween to
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Picture Books for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot
We enjoy exploring traditions from a number of cultures. Although we are a Christian family, I try to introduce my family’s Jewish heritage to my
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8 Picture Books to Enjoy in the Summer Sun
Last year we shared five of our favorite picture books about summer and here are three more summer children’s books to add to our
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14 Children’s Books to Welcome Spring
Today is the first official day of spring. On the vernal equinox, the tilt of the Earth is neither towards, nor away, from the sun.
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5 Picture Books About Rainbows
Who doesn’t love a rainbow? They are colorful, magical, and full of hope! Rainbows are a bridge into other times and cultures, science, color theory,
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Picture Books about Maple Sugaring and Syrup
If you live in the northern latitudes, I hope you have had an opportunity to go maple sugaring. If you are too far south, try