Give the Gift of Reading on Giving Tuesday
After Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Cyber Monday, it is time for Giving Tuesday. Get ideas on how to give the gift of reading this year.
Thanksgiving Picture Books that Make You Thankful
Did you know that gratitude can make you happier? With Thanksgiving around the corner, there's no better time to read books that put us in a thankful state of mind. And we have some easy ideas for expressing your gratitude, too.
Applicious Apple Baking and Reading
We're baking with and reading about apples. And it's applicious! Everyone can enjoy their own individual apple treat while reading our new favorite apple books.
A Day at the Museum
Christine and the boys also took a field trip... to the American Museum of Natural History. See what books they followed up their visit with and what they'll be doing on their next visit.
10 Spooktacular Halloween Books
We can't believe October is here. Can you? We made a list of our kids' 10 favorite Halloween books to help you get into the spirit.
The Very Best Pumpkin Book
We've taken out our fall books. Reading one of our favorites reminded us of all the fun things we do in the fall. Come make memories with us.
The Boys’ Favorite Baby Board Books
More board book recommendations. Christine and the boys couldn't resist sharing their list of favorite baby board books. We hope you'll share your favorites, too.
Remembering the Beach, Part 2
As the summer starts to fade into fall, we found another way to remember our time at the beach. It also made use of all those treasures we had lying around. In addition, you'll find some nonfiction beach book recommendations.
Remembering the Beach with Books, Part 1
Summer days are fading, but you can always revisit the beach through books. Check out our favorites.
A Study of Harry the Dirty Dog
Inspired by Allie's author signing post, the boys and I read one of my childhood favorites, the Harry the Dirty Dog series by Gene Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. In a deeper "study," we found lots of interesting things in these classic stories.