This year marks 200 years since the first dinosaur (Megalosaurus) was discovered by William Buckland. That’s a good reason to check out these dinosaur themed with the young future paleontologist in your house. Another reason is that many kids...
August is back to school month for kids everywhere. It also happens to be the month of National Book Lovers Day (on August 9th), which I think is a perfect coincidence. When I ask kids what they like best...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar Ah, summer! Time to laze by the pool. Time to savor an ice cream cone. Time to go on a long road trip and watch the world go by out the...
As the school bells ring for the last time and summer officially starts, it’s important to balance fun with continued learning and healthy habits. The “summer slide”—a term educators use to describe the knowledge and skills students lose over...
One of the best things about the weather getting warmer is how easy it is to get outside. Biking has always been one of my kids favorite activities. When they were younger it was a great way to get...
If you are like me, you are enjoying the beautiful warm sunny days and abundance of flowers and blooms everywhere. What better month than April to celebrate Earth Day? These are books you can share with your kids to...
This month brings the beginning of the Lunar New Year for millions of people around the world. And 2024 ushers in the Year of the Dragon, which is a perfect excuse for reading these excellent books about dragons. Red...
It’s January which means lot of people are making new resolutions about exercising more. Encouraging kids to enjoy moving their bodies and being active is something that is great to do all year long. These books are fun ways...
Who isn’t excited to wake up to snow on the first snowy day of the year? Even die-hard snow haters have to find the first snowfall of the season magical. These are great books to curl up and read...
Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday. It’s (mostly) free from the commercial pressures of the bookends of Halloween and Christmas. It’s really all about eating good food, hanging out with family and friends and remembering our blessings. Gratitude is...