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Even though Rachel has graduated to reading chapter books, we still love picture books. The stories are beautiful,and the illustrations amazing. I asked my kids to list their favorites, and here’s what they selected. Our Favorite Picture Books The Salamander Room I’ve owned this copy since Abigail (now 19) was young. I love watching the […]
It sounds crazy, but in our home library, we have a collection of wordless picture books. This started a few years ago, when I asked my mother for a copy of Goodnight Gorilla for the kids. I’d noticed it on some ‘must read’ lists, and wanted to add it to our library. Imagine my surprise […]
When my girls were small, reading to them was simple. They sat quietly and listened. When the boys came along, reading became much more of a challenge. The boys would climb all over me, pull at the books and try my patience to the max. Over the years, it’s become a joy to read with […]
My children have amazing imaginations. I love to sit and listen quietly while they play listening to the stories they tell. When Rachel was three, Brett had the great idea of encouraging her to dictate a story so that we could make a book. I researched our options and we went with Tikatok. (it’s now […]
Board books are a perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the world of reading. They are virtually indestructible and are great to throw in the car or diaper bag for taking on the road. I don’t have to worry about Maeve ripping the pages, since they are made of thick sturdy cardboard. Our […]