Do you know a child who is afraid of Halloween? Check out 364 Days Until Halloween by Allison Edwards, illustrated by Jennifer Zivom! 🎃Thanks @nationalcenterforyouthissues for the gifted copy! Anxiety About Scary Things Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, you may have a child who gets anxious about that day. It’s hard to avoid when Halloween decorations […]
Fannie Lou Hamer is a historical figure that I wish would get more attention. She was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, fighting for voting rights. Hamer doesn’t get enough credit for the role she played in American politics. Her fight to have her voice be heard was legendary. Full of Informative Imagery […]
If you know a kid who likes gross things and especially likes to gross people out, check out these books. They are definitely creative ways to approach science and nonfiction reading. 💩Scat: The Incredible Science of Wildlife Poop by Anita Sanchez Thank you @holidayhousebks for the #gifted copy! This book is great for younger […]
Will You Be the “I” in Kind? By Julia Cook, illustrated by Jomike Tejido If you are looking for a book to add to your social emotional learning library, check this out. This book is a great way to get kids to be mindful about their own behavior. Are you being kind or selfish? When […]
Worry Says What? By Allison Edward’s, illustrated by Ayesha Rubio, illustrates how loud the voice of worry can be in your head as you go about your day. It will help children who suffer from anxiety or have a case of the worries to put into words their feelings and frustrations. The books is a […]
It’s the weekend and for many African American families that means engaging in the weekly Black hair care routine. For some it’s a few hours and for others it’s an all day event. But one thing it does in addition to producing some cute and healthy hairdos is build relationships. Relationships between mother/auntie/grandmother and daughter/niece/granddaughter […]
Welcome to my stop on the Hear Our Voices book tour for When I Hear Spirituals by Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by London Ladd. This is a beautiful book of lyrical storytelling that weaves in Spirituals throughout. Each page features a different spiritual and if you grew up in the Black church, no matter the […]
Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Here are a few books to check out that feature Indian American families. Thank you @candlewickpress and @randomhousestudio @randomhousekids for the gifted copies! Many Things at Once by Veera Hiranandani; illustrated by Nadia Alam A book about a biracial girl whose family is also interfaith. I […]
Well this post was definitely meant to go up earlier today! But it’s okay because April is Happy Earth Month!!!! Review: Why We Celebrate Earth Day: Everything To Know About Your Favorite Holiday by Kelly Anne McLellan; illustrations by Javiera Mac-lean This is the perfect book for an elementary reader who needs to do research […]
Looking for books for your kids to read or have fun with during Holy Week? Check out these two new ones. Would You Rather? Bible Questions by Clareese Saunders is a fun game that can be played in the car at home or anywhere with the family. It’s divided into 10 categories to pick from […]