Why Children Need Books That Teach a Lesson

It All Started with a Turtle

Although children should be children and have fun filled days, we all know how much learning they need as well. Children can pick up on so much information very quickly and if given the opportunity, can apply what they learn towards many long-term trivia. [Read more...]

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Fun Ways to Improve Children’s Reading and Writing Skills

Reading and Writing Skills

Parents are their children’s first teachers and the love of words is a gift that will be appreciated for a lifetime. Reading books is a hobby that children can take with them into adulthood and serve as a wonderful stress-reducer. Developing writing and creative-thinking abilities will not only help kids with their school work, but with their future jobs. Focusing on these areas is a wise investment of time for parents, and luckily, there are many simple ways to incorporate reading and writing into a child’s life. [Read more...]

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Six Tips on Picking the Perfect Picture Book

Reading Book with Mom

A picture book is one of the best gifts a young child can receive. Books can be bought, new or used, at bookstores, either online or at brick and mortar stores, borrowed from the library or passed down from friends whose children have outgrown them. Many libraries also have a section where donated books or books purged from the library system are sold very inexpensively. But the question is, which books among the thousands of titles available, should parents choose for their young children? Is every picture book worthy of a place on a child’s bookshelf? What are the characteristics of a great picture book? [Read more...]

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