Do you have trouble keeping your children reading over the Summer? With all of the fun things to do for the little ones, sometimes we forget to keep them reading during the summer break to ease their transition back into school during the fall. Luckily, we have a solution for you that might help… How about some NEW books? We’ve teamed up with Erin Howard – Mom Blogger and Editor............. CONTINUE READING

In continuation of our celebration of The Bilingual Child Month, we’d like to share with you a review of three bilingual books that explore and celebrate global diversity. Read these books with your students to help them appreciate children just like them from around the world. Goal! Let’s Play! – written by Joe Marriott and illustrated by Algy Craig Hall Yum! Let’s Eat! – written by Thando Maclaren and illustrated by Jacqueline East Brrmm!............. CONTINUE READING

Row, Row, Row Your Boat Illustrated by Annie Kubler Hardcover Ages 0-3 Review by Maureen Pugh This sturdy, oversized (it runs a little over 8 inches square) board book brings the classic song to life with a couple of giggle-producing twists – at least they made my 5-year old giggle! The text runs through the classic poem three times, changing the ending the second and third times through. Toddlers will love the last verse, which has the reader row the boat to the “shore,” and then ends............. CONTINUE READING

Lion Fables Written and illustrated by Jan Ormerod Paperback Ages 4-9 Review by Maureen Pugh This book contains both the Aesop’s fable The Lion and the Mouse, as well as the Malaysian fable The Hare’s Revenge. The stories are retold and illustrated by award-willing author and illustrator Jan Ormerod. The Lion and the Mouse tells the familiar tale of a little mouse, who captured by the self-acclaimed “King of the Beasts,” bargains for his life with an offer of friendship and aid should the lion ever............. CONTINUE READING