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15 Fun Book Series for Early Elementary

15 Fun Book Series for Early Elementary

October 22, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These books series for early elementary aged children are a mix of mysteries, animal stories and even potty humor that early readers will love to read. One of the questions I get asked often, and a question I’ve often asked my friends, is “what are you kids reading?”. We all

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List of Dr Seuss Books to Read in a Month: Printable Calendar

List of Dr Seuss Books to Read in a Month: Printable Calendar

March 1, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This list of Dr Seuss books is perfect for celebrating this beloved children’s author. Print the calendar and build your collection to get started.  Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies

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Valentine’s Day Books for Kids + Printable Calendar

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids + Printable Calendar

January 30, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language development. These Valentine’s Day books for kids are perfect for discussing the upcoming holiday with kids. Not

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A Month of Christmas Books for Kids

A Month of Christmas Books for Kids

November 24, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are 30 Christmas Books that you can read with your child this holiday season! You might now even know some of them yourself! Did you know that there are some truly great Christmas books out there just waiting to be read? With the month of December slowing coming down

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Fall Picture Books for Kids

Fall Picture Books for Kids

August 5, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Get ready for fall with this fun 30 days of fall picture books printable! Perfect for young readers or those who are trying to learn how to read. And when you give your child a task of looking at books or reading the words, you’ll find that it creates excitement

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Back to School Books to Countdown With + Free Printable

Back to School Books to Countdown With + Free Printable

August 2, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This back to school books collection is great for a school countdown. The printable is a fun way to get your children ready for school! Can you believe that back to school time is right around the corner? Hard to believe that summer is now in our rearview mirror and

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12 Bee Books for Preschoolers

12 Bee Books for Preschoolers

April 17, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These bee books for preschoolers are perfect for piquing their interest in bees. Plus, they are all simple and easy to read! These bee books for preschoolers are so much fun to read and explore! They’ll be “buzzing” with excitement afterwards!  Reading books are an important way to connect and

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15 Spring Kids Books

15 Spring Kids Books

March 23, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Spring kids books are perfect for kids of all ages as they introduce Spring concepts such as gardens and seeds, bugs, and Spring weather to kids, and celebrate the season. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows

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St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids

February 20, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These St. Patrick’s Day books for kids introduce concepts such as leprechauns and shamrocks through fun and imaginative stories that kids love. Reading books is an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers

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15 Spring Books for Preschoolers

15 Spring Books for Preschoolers

February 4, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Spring books for preschoolers introduce concepts such as rain showers, baby animals, blooming flowers and seeds, and more. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language

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Filed Under: Book Lists, Preschoolers, Spring Tagged With: book list, books about spring, kids activities, preschool

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