Posts Tagged "books"

6 Children’s Books for National Aviation Day

kids-books

Is your kiddo an aviation expert? If your child loves learning about anything that flies, National Aviation Day is the perfect time to extend their education. In celebration of this special day, read a book together! Check out these children's books that focus on the world of aviation. Women Aviators: 26 Stories of Pioneer Flights, Daring Missions, and Record-Setting Journeys, by Karen Bush Gibson. Your older child can learn about some of most famous women in the history of flight. The Big Book of Airplanes, by DK. Younger children can explore airplanes through this introduction to the world of aviation....

5 Chinese New Year Children’s Books

chinese lanterns

Celebrating Chinese New Year is a festive way to help your child learn about a different culture. If you're not sure where to start, check out these holiday books that are perfect for pint-sized learners. Try reading interactively, allowing your child to ask and answer questions as you go along. Ruby's Chinese New Year, by Vickie Lee and Joey Chou: Your kiddo can learn about the animals of the Chinese zodiac with this sweet picture book. Follow the story of Ruby as she delivers a holiday gift to her grandma — with the help of a few furry friends! Emma's...

Children’s Books for World Day for Persons with Disabilities

kids' books

December 3rd marks the World Day for Persons with Disabilities. Understanding what a disability is and means isn't always easy for the young child. In honor of this very special day, read a book that focuses on the subject. These picture books can help the young child to develop awareness of disabilities today and on any other day! Don't Call Me Special: A First Look At Disability, by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker: Written by a counselor, this children's read looks at what disabilities are and how people who have them can lead full lives. This pick also includes a...

Places to Read for International Literacy Day

reading day

Reading is the obvious answer to, “What should my child do on International Literacy Day?” But that certainly doesn’t mean you have to sit at a table across from each other and read a book at your child. Instead, try an interactive reading session — where your child gets involved, asks questions, points to pictures and even takes over some of the storytelling. Where should you try one of these celebratory reading sessions? Check out these fabulous family-fun spaces that will make your International Literacy Day reading activities even better! Your Yard The backyard is an easy outdoor option for...

Children’s Books to Read on World Day for Cultural Diversity

global culture

May 21st marks World Day for Cultural Diversity. This special day provides the perfect opportunity to help your child learn about other cultures and why we don’t all look and act the same. It’s also an ideal day to help your child to think about how they treat others. Don’t worry if you aren’t an expert when it comes to cultures from across the globe. If you’re not sure where to start, these children’s books can spark a conversation and get your child thinking. The Judgmental Flower by Julia Cook and Anita DuFalla: If your young child is struggling with...

Celebrate Earth Day with These Children’s Books

earth day

You know that Earth Day is a time to stop and think about how we treat our planet. But does your child realize what this eco-friendly holiday stands for? Help your young child to get a better grip on Earth Day with these easy reads. Check out these children’s books that help the littlest learners to discover ways that they can celebrate this meaningful day. I Am Earth, by James McDonald and Rebecca McDonald. This book brings the basics to preschoolers and children who are in the early elementary grades. Kids can learn about taking care of the planet and...

Read Across America Day Kids’ Activities

child reading

Celebrate Read Across America Day on March 2nd with a book-themed activity. Obviously, reading with your child is a first choice. But it’s not the only way to keep the literacy party going. How else can you mark this special day? Check out these reading and reading-inspired ideas! Put On a Play Take your child’s book off of the printed page and into real life. Let your kiddo choose the story, collect costumes and help you to rework the tale into play form. Craft props, invite family or friends over and put on a Read Across America Day play. Create...

4 Purim Books for Your Young Child

kids' books

Your child dresses up like Queen Esther for the Purim carnival. They make hamentashen with you. But they still can’t really communicate what the holiday of Purim is or means. If you’re struggling to help your child to understand this Jewish holiday, try reading one of these child-friendly books on the subject! The Queen Who Saved Her People, by Tilda Balsley and Ilene Richard: The captivating illustrations, rhymes and humor of this easy read will grab your little learner’s attention. This children’s book is perfect for kids in kindergarten and the early elementary grades. Purim is Coming, by Tracy Newman...

Children’s Books to Celebrate Groundhog Day

groundhog animal

Your child asks you, “What’s Groundhog Day?” That’s a totally reasonable question. After all, it’s not easy for a young child to understand why Phil is toted out in the middle of his winter rest just to look at his shadow (or not). Help your little learner to better understand this holiday with a few children’s books on the subject. If you’re not sure where to begin, check out these easy reads. Groundhog Day! By Gail Gibbons: This illustrated tale of the holiday gives kids a beginning background to who Punxsutawney Phil is and why we celebrate Groundhog Day (for...

Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday with These Children’s Books

president lincoln

Even though we may lump Abraham Lincoln in with the other American greats on President’s Day, his actual birthday is February 12th. Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday with a book-reading party! Your young child can learn about the man, and what he did for the country, through these picture books. Don’t worry about losing your child’s attention. These books are engaging and written in a completely kid-friendly way. Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books, by Kay Winters and Nancy Carpenter. Instead of focusing on Lincoln’s later years, this easy read shows children how books shaped the life of a young Lincoln....

Follow Us!