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| The public libraries in our communities are endless sources of inspiration and information, from preschool story times to free movie rentals. Do your kids have library cards? Show them how much you support reading and learning by supporting your local library. |
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| Readers’ Jamboree at Dutch Wonderland Celebrates Literacy |
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| On September 25 and 26, Dutch Wonderland will celebrate Princess Brooke’s love of reading with special appearances by such favorite children’s books characters as the Cat in the Hat, Corduroy the Bear, Frog and Toad, Llama Llama in Red Pajamas, Pig from If You Give a Pig a Pancake, and Skippy Jon Jones. Other special entertainment for the day includes performances by children’s musician Bruce Fite and Superreader. All activities associated with Readers’ Jamboree are free with paid admission.... more |
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| Well Read: Books on Trains |
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| Trains taught my son his colors, his numbers, and his love of all things mechanical. To top it off, National Train Day is May 8. In honor of the occasion, start your child off with two classics: Trains (by Byron Barton) and Freight Train (by Donald Crews). If you see signs of interest, feed the passion with these titles!... more |
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| Well Read: Parenting Teens |
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| I have heard the phrase “Little kids, little problems. Big kids, …” Prepare to answer hard questions about your teenager and yourself with these titles.... more |
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| Gifts for Readers |
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| The gift of a book is wonderful. A gift that brings that book into your life is better. These ideas are meant to help you find a companion gift for any book you give. ... more |
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| Is Your Teen a Twilight Fan? |
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| Does your teen or tween love the saga of Edward, Bella and Jacob? Use it to your advantage when you win one of these books. It uses Twilight to help your student study for standardized tests.... more |
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| Adoption Stories |
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| Over 2 percent of all children in the US are adopted. In our own communities, there are thousands of families for which this is an important piece of their family history. Books on the subject can be focused on the child, the siblings and the parents. The topics range from fertility issues, foster parenting, birth parents, blended families, international adoption and child rearing. Just the tip of the iceberg, here are a few… ... more |
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| Well Read: Halloween Tales |
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| Ah, October. Time to snuggle up with spooky stories, flashlights and your favorite teddy bear. You can always find seasonal books at your library and bookstore. But don’t stop there. Here are a few that are worth digging for…... more |
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| Book Series to Explore |
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| Here are some titles to return your kids to reading before summer ends and the school bell rings. They are great to throw in the car for that final road trip, too.
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| Well Read: Using Your Hands |
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| All these books can be for adults and children alike. The creative force behind them is what appeals to me. In this age of video games, the idea of using fingers other than your thumbs is a fantastic idea. ... more |
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| Life Lessons Learned In The Kitchen |
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| "From My Mama's Kitchen – Food for the soul, recipes for living" is a new book from author Johnny Tan, who says mothers are the forgotten heroes of our time.... more |
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| Well Read: A Blast From The Past - Oldies But Goodies |
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| Trying to keep current with today's culture is a never-ending battle. Technology, music, TV and movies are just zipping past us. Yesterday is old news. But in keeping with the "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" mantra, let's take a look at some oldies but goodies that can stand up to today's spin. These titles may even get your kids away from the TV!... more |
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| Babies + Books = Heaven |
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| Snuggling with an infant reading a book together is heaven to me. We all love Goodnight Moon, and I will never give away my Sandra Boyntons or Eric Carles. But here are some new releases that deserve a place alongside those classics. Give them a try! ... more |
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| You Don’t Like to Read??? |
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| One of my favorite authors says, “There is no such thing as a kid who doesn’t like to read. They just haven’t found the right book yet.” Finding the right book for kids is a challenge, but consider it a mystery instead of a fight. Just think of all those books out there, waiting for the “right person” to find them. Here are a few to get you started:... more |
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| Book Bonanza |
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| Buy books by the yard for $3 at the Book Nook Bonanza this weekend.... more |
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