Well, friends, we’ve come to the end of the month and The Baby Bookworm’s very last post. Like all of life’s big challenges, saying goodbye can lead to some very big feelings. So for our last post, we wanted to share some of our favorite new and upcoming books that encourage little ones to take … Continue reading Reading Through Big Feelings + A Very Fond Farewell
While some schools are only just getting out for the summer, others start again in only about six weeks! For many kiddos, that means getting ready for their very first day of school EVER—an exciting yet nerve-inducing prospect. As always, the right book can help little ones wrap their heads around this transition before the … Continue reading Picture Books to Soothe the First Day of School Jitters
When young readers are dealing with challenging times, the right book can often make all the difference. Whether it’s big changes like a family move or medical diagnosis, new challenges like bullying or a doctor’s visit, or family hardships like grief or mental health conditions, books that tackle tough subjects in sensitive ways can help … Continue reading Facing Big Changes and Challenges with Sensitive, Supportive Reads
As we head into the last weekend of Pride and Stonewall Day (6/28), let’s take a moment to celebrate the importance of queer stories and making them accessible to all ages. While biographies of LGBTQIA+ rights activists and coming out stories are important, it’s also vital that young readers see queer and trans characters in … Continue reading Celebrating Queer Community Representation for Pride Weekend!
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
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