Creative play is an important part of a child’s development. It helps them learn to think outside the box, develop problem-solving skills, and explore their own imagination. Play is as important to childhood development as any other basic need. We tend to think of play as “just for fun” which it is; It is also Continue reading
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How Graphic Novels Help Kids With Visual Learning Styles
If you are struggling to get your child to transition to novels, use pictures! The popularity of the graphic novel as a storytelling device is increasing with each passing year. This might partly be due to the resurgence of comic book characters in tv and film. A benefit of having pictures alongside the story is Continue reading
Top 30 Easy Readers for Parents to Read to Kids
There are a lot of kids books that are deemed “easy readers.” However, not all easy readers are the same. Generally, these books are designed to keep the reader engaged, whether it’s the fonts that are easy to read or illustrations on every page to keep the reader engaged or the story line that keeps Continue reading
What Makes The Best Book Subscription Box/Service
The children’s book subscription service is an amazing way for parents to make sure that their kids are reading! Not just reading for educational purposes, but also, for fun and play. Research by Dr. Stuart Brown shows that play is an important part of brain development – it increases creative thinking and ignites the imagination. Continue reading
The Complete Guide to Reading Poetry Books to Kids, Plus: 5 Tips on Reading A Poem to/with your Kids
Why you should read Poetry books to kids, the benefits of reading Poetry books with children, and why Poetry is important! Poetry is a powerful way to introduce kids to literature. One of the benefits of reading poetry books to children is that it can help them develop and improve their comprehension skills. Poetry is Continue reading
Why You Should Read Biographies to Your Kids, 5 Benefits of Reading Biography Books for Children
Biography books are a great way to get kids interested in reading. Biography has been proven to improve self-esteem, critical thinking skills, and empathy for others. We often get requests that the books that we send are fun, full of imagination, and adventurous – there are an exceptional amount of fictional stories that fit those Continue reading
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Some of our Favorite Children’s Authors
We are celebrating some of our favorite authors for Women’s History Month! It’s incredibly important for our children to see their potential from the earliest stages possible. Making sure to consistently expose them to complex female characters addresses the gender disparity that is still existent in this genre. Perhaps even more important, is to make Continue reading
The Importance of Reading Logs in Children’s Development
Reading logs are a great way to support your child’s reading journey! As they are developing reading skills and engaging more in the habit of picking up a book, it’s a good idea to positively reinforce their efforts. A reading log is a visual representation of these efforts. With all the different stimuli that pull Continue reading
The Importance of Reading to Your Child, the Benefits of a Home Literacy Environment (HLE)
Reading stories to children has a lot of benefits, not the least of which is the enjoyment they get from hearing a good story and spending time with their parents/caregivers (see more about the benefits of reading here). Reading books is an excellent way to bond with your child. It is also an amazing activity Continue reading
The Benefits of Reading Books to Babies
Reading to your child is such a magical and precious experience (spoiler alert: we think this is true no matter your child’s age). Books are a wonderful way for parents, grandparents and caregivers to teach their children about the world around them. They can help form your child’s early understanding of language, emotions, social skills, Continue reading
