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Little Critter Books

I have always stressed the importance of reading in my house. I would encourage it at every opportunity. Story time was a big deal. Every day we would take time out to do this. It was loved by all in my house. In the evening there was also story time. It was a daily ritual and because of that, I believe, I had good readers around me. Not only did my house have good readers, but imaginations ran wild here. It was a good thing. There were stories created by the people among me that I have saved and treasured … Continue reading →

When Marcus Moore Moved In – Rebecca Bond

Moving can be a challenge, especially when you’re a child. This fun picture book, “When Marcus Moore Moved In” by author/illustrator Rebecca Bond, is a fun look at moving for both you as a reader and for your listeners. Marcus Moore is moving into 44 MacDougal Street. While his parents are unloading the truck, he looks all around, but he can’t see anyone. There’s no one outside on the street, there’s no one inside the apartment building, it’s all quiet. All he could see were the boxes, the furniture, and the rugs they brought with them from their old home. … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Lynne Jonell (part three) Reader Feedback and About Her Books

Thank you for joining us for part three of our talk with nationally published children’s book author Lynne Jonell. If you missed part one or two, click here. Lynne, when we left off you were telling us how children have strong emotions and often aren’t able to articulate them. You seek to give children a voice in your books, an empowering and comforting pursuit. Have you heard back from parents about how their children react to your books? Oh, yes. They’re funny books, for one thing, and parents and children love the chance to laugh together about some of these … Continue reading →

Children’s Picture Books about Losing Baby Teeth

Do you have a child who is getting ready to lose a tooth? These picture books will be just the ticket. Our first selection is “Tabitha’s Terrifically Tough Tooth.” Tabitha likes to eat an apple every morning after breakfast, but today, it hurt. Her tooth was wobbly! Her dad told her about the Tooth Fairy, and she got very excited. She just had to lose that tooth. She spent all day coming up with new and creative ways to jiggle it out. First she turns on the radio and tries to dance it loose. Then she ties a string to … Continue reading →

Mercer Mayer – the Man and His Books

One of my favorite books from childhood is called “Just for You.” It stars a shaggy little creature who has a tendency to goof up everything he touches, but that doesn’t keep him from trying. He tries to take a nap just for his mommy, but the bed is too bouncy and he ends up jumping on the bed instead of sleeping. He tries to mow the lawn just for his mommy, but he can’t reach the handle. On and on the story goes, and he gets more and more discouraged that all his attempts to give his mommy a … Continue reading →

Helping Your Child Deal With Emotions Through Creative Expression

Creative expression through writing and art can be a very therapeutic technique for children with emotional problems including depression, anxiety, self-hatred and rage. At home, you can encourage your child to deal with painful emotions by providing different kinds of freedom in creativity. One of the greatest outlets for powerful, overwhelming feelings is through art. All children, regardless of their limitations or struggles, have feelings that are often hard to describe and give meaning to. Helping them release these emotions is important. Unstructured Poetry A poet by the name of Kenneth Koch was working with stressed-out and depressed children in … Continue reading →

Top Ten Picture Books for Preschoolers

Pre-school age children love vivid characters that they can relate to. They enjoy stories with action and repetition. I had a hard time narrowing the list down to my top ten favorite books, but here they are. Corduroy by Don Freeman Every child has a stuffed animal and subsequently will enjoy reading about the adventures of Corduroy, a stuffed bear. Young readers will fall in love with the cuddly bear as he comes alive one night and searches the department store for his lost button. Cows In The Kitchen by June Crebbin This is a book and a sing-along since … Continue reading →