One of the most incredible powers of picture books is their ability to spark young readers’ imaginations! While certain technologies may attempt to automate or simulate the creative potential of the human mind, books like these encourage kids to think for themselves, exercise their curiosity, and use their miraculous capacity for imagination! How to Train … Continue reading Imagine That! Stories to Spark the Creative Minds of Young Readers
May 30th is National Creativity Day! It’s a day for celebrating bright minds and big imaginations, and no one has a greater abundance of both than young readers. Kiddos are experts at using their imagination to create worlds, express themselves, and even make new friends! Here are a few of our favorite recent titles that … Continue reading Happy National Creativity Day: Books about Big Ideas!
With many schools closed this week due to the winter storm, it’s likely that quite a few caregivers are hearing the dreaded words of cabin-fevered kids: “I’m BOOOOORED!” Rita, the highly relatable protagonist of Bored by Felicita Sala, knows that feeling all too well! She is practically catatonically bored and can’t think of a single … Continue reading BORED (Felicita Sala)
Like many families, creativity can get a little messy at our house! However, we love to make art and appreciate the beautiful art of others. After all, that’s one of the best parts of getting lost in an illustrated children’s book: the worlds that artists create using only a few art supplies and their imagination. … Continue reading Illustrations of Creativity with Candlewick Press
On a day designed to celebrate creative expression, we wanted to spotlight a few favorite books about creativity that we’ve been super into lately! To start, Sometimes You Find a Dragon by Viviane Schwarz is a warm and wonderful ode to creative inspiration. Encouraging readers of all ages to find the hidden dragons of the … Continue reading Happy International Artists Day!
The Baby Bookworm 