As any kid (or former kid) knows, one of the fundamentals of social-emotional development is learning how to share. Whether it’s sharing a toy or snack, attention from others, or even one’s feelings, sharing with others is the bedrock of cooperation and social connection. Even Steven, the titular protagonist of Carrie Finison's new picture book, … Continue reading How to Get Little Readers Excited about Equity with Carrie Finison
For the first Tuesday of April, we have so many brand new books to shout about that we had trouble fitting them into one group photo! Exploring a range of topics from parental love to cultural identity, from the joys of nature to neurodiversity, from silly shenanigans to blossoming queer romance, these new releases have … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: April 7th Edition!
Book Mail Special Delivery! If you follow our monthly recommendations, you know that the gorgeous original fairy tale Shrinking Violet, written by Laurel Snyder and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a book we’ve been looking forward to for a while! Fortunately, this beautiful story of a shy little girl finding the courage to take up … Continue reading Book Mail: SHRINKING VIOLET by Laurel Snyder, illus. by LeUyen Pham
We always love to receive book mail from our publisher friends, and this box from the lovely folks at Chronicle Kids contains an embarrassment of riches! It’s got picture books, board books, and activity packs for every mood, from silly moosey mustaches to body-positive affirmations to dinosaur discoveries to outdoor adventures! One Whole Hippopotamus: A … Continue reading Book Mail: Special Delivery from Chronicle Kids!
Last book birthday of the month! Tuesday is always the most exciting day of the week for us, and we’re helping some phenomenal new reads celebrate their release day! From the return of an iconic feathered friend to the debut of a courageous young heroine, from volcanoes and the end of the world to cozy … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: March 31st Edition!
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