I Love Books! If you know me at all, or have read my about page, you know I am a book lover. More than that – a book aficionado. I mean, fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, and especially children’s picture books, I love them all! So, my 2014 list of goals would not be complete without […]
Christmas Gift Ideas: Kid Friendly Subscriptions
For kids there is something almost magical about getting real mail with your own name on it! Kid friendly subscriptions and lessons can be great continuous learning gifts for kids at Christmas. They are gifts that last the whole year through really! When I was a kid we listened to stories on the radio every […]
Martin Luther (What to Read Link Up)
While a lot of the world have traditions that celebrate Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, on October 31st, we choose to focus on a far more uplifting happening in history – October 31, 1517 was the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis to the door of the Wittenberg church in Germany – a very important […]
Books for a New Baby (What to Read Link Up)
Our Favorite Books about Welcoming a New Baby to the Family! A new baby creates quite the excitement in any household. I know it has in ours! Our kids are very thrilled about their baby sister and eagerly counting down the days till her arrival. Sometimes a book can help young siblings understand the changes […]
Books About Mexico & Mexican Flag Printable (What to Read Link Up)
Happy Independence Day Mexico! In honor of Mexico’s Independence Day, celebrated annually usually beginning around midnight September 15th, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite books about Mexico. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do. If you click on the book covers, you can get more information and/or […]
Best Wordless Books (What to Read Link Up)
A Good Story Everyone loves a good story. And young and old alike can enjoy a picture book. But even more intriguing is a book that tells an incredible story WITHOUT words! This week on What to Read, we are featuring wordless picture books! We love Wordless Books because they speak to the emotions through […]
Preschool Reading List (What to Read Link Up)
Preschool is one of the best ages for reading books together! Everything is exciting to a preschooler! They want to count and make the sounds and do the actions! And oh! the snuggles! Here is preschool reading list of favorite books for those wondering what to read with their preschooler. Enjoy! (click on the pictures to […]
Be Patriotic! (What to Read Link Up)
Flag Day and July 4th June 14 is Flag Day in the USA and July 4th marks the anniversary of our nations independence. If your family is like ours, books will play a big part in the patriotic festivities as we remember our history, celebrate our freedom, and honor our flag, our veterans and our […]
Summer (What to Read Link Up)
Wondering what to read for summer? Picture books, chapter books, and activity books – Here are ten of our best picks for summer reading for all ages. Hello Ocean (Pam Muñoz Ryan, Mark Astrella) – beautiful illustrations about all thinks sea shore. How I Spent my Summer Vacation (Mark Teague) – a rhyming discourse of […]
Father’s Day (What to Read Link Up)
Father’s Day is coming up. Have you started thinking about what to read in preparation for Father’s Day? Anyone living has a father. They come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Some you’re born to, some adopt you, and some love you like their own without having to. My father is tall and strong with […]
