One of my family’s favorite vacations was to Iceland. The natural beauty was the main attraction, but I’ve also always felt a special place in my heart for Iceland, a country with many book lovers. They even have a...
I have a confession to make. I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. I’m just not someone who enjoys being scared or spooked. But my kids have always loved the holiday, which I get. Candy and dressing up...
It’s almost time for a new school year. Whether you have a five-year-old starting kindergarten for the first time or a college student headed out on their own, this is a time of new challenges and adventures for kids...
Mid-Summer and many of us want to be at the beach enjoying the waves and sand. If you can’t go there yourself, the next best thing is sharing a great book about the beach with your kids. These picture...
Reading recommendations from own Dr. Alice Mar. April is National Poetry Month! It’s a great time to read poetry with kids. Maybe you have never been a poetry lover or your kids think poetry is boring. Give some of...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar One of the best parts about having kids is learning about the things they are interested in. One of my kids really loved birds when he was younger (so much so...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar Happy New Year! Don’t worry, I’m not a month late…February ushered in the Lunar New Year in many Eastern countries. And in 2022 it also ushered in the Year of the...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar I’m writing this on a well-known holiday in January. Of course I am talking about National Hat Day which is January 15th. No worries if you missed celebrating. You can still...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar Winter is here! It’s the perfect season for curling up with a good book and a big cup of hot chocolate. Here is a list of winter themed books that kids...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar It’s almost Thanksgiving, and at the top of my list of things to be thankful for is books! Here is a short list of some of my family’s favorite books to...