I was going to save this post for Tuesday, but as a parent of elementary age kids I felt it was my duty to post it today just in case you forgot that the school asked your child to dress up in a polka dot inspired outfit for Tuesday. What is Tuesday, September 15, you […]
Book Review: What Are You? by Ilduce Brandão-DaSilva, illustrated By Sarah Jane Docker This new children’s book first caught my attention because of its title. It’s a question that I have been repeatedly asked my entire life. All through my childhood and teenage years, other kids were always asking me, What are you? It was […]
Family changes that include loss of family members and/or placement with different family members can generate lots of anxiety and fear in children. In Stronger Together by Ginger Healy and illustrated by Maine Diaz, a young otter meets a sad young boy who is about to go through something similar to what he has gone […]
It’s a pleasure to again participate in the Read Your World Day as a book reviewer and this year I reviewed Waiting Together by Danielle Dufayet and illustrated by Srimalie Bassani. Review This is a beautifully illustrated book about the many different kinds of “waiting” and the many different scenarios that can cause you to […]
Being a pre-teen can be a stressful time for both the kid and the caretakers. If you know someone between the ages of 8-13 who is having a difficult time coping with stress, transitioning to middle school or just trying to ride the hormone roller coaster, check out this book stack. For each of these […]
Kids often get the wiggles. But some kids have a harder time than others with dealing with them. It’s Hard to Be a Verb! By Julia Cook, illustrated by Carrie Hartman is a very positive story about a child struggling to manage everyday activities with his ADHD. I highlight the term positive because even the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Growing up can mean a lot of things, but it can especially mean gaining the ability to help others. In Your Happy Heart by Amie Dean and illustrated by Susan Keeter, Javon is in fifth grade and has signed up to be a Book Buddy, someone who helps kindergartners with their reading. This is a […]