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Back to school time looks a bit different this year. No matter what your school year looks like, get kids excited about learning with these fun back to school books for kids, and some great new school supplies from Crayola!
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Every family is different. And there are lots of great children’s books about diverse families that represent the many ways you can create a family. Today I wanted to share some of the newest kid’s books about families that we are enjoying.
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With schools being closed, and possibly closed or part time for a while, a lot of learning has moved home. I have been on the lookout for great resources for learning at home (especially ones that provide lots of fun), and I’m excited to share a group of new interactive activity books for kids today!
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I have been interested in yoga and mindfulness for years, and my daughter has loved trying out yoga moves since she was able to walk. In recent years, we have been putting a big focus on mindfulness and breathing techniques to help her deal with big emotions. So since the quarantine started, we have been practicing yoga and mindfulness every day through Cosmic Kids Yoga. So I was thrilled to receive these new kids books about yoga and mindfulness to help with our new practice.
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This board book explores the practice of yoga by pairing each letter of the alphabet with a different yoga related word. Some of the letters focus on a different pose like Downward Dog, while others highlight other aspects of yoga, including Mats and Namaste. The illustrations are colorful and feature a diverse cast of children. The retro illustration style will entertain both kids and adults.
Unicorn Yoga
I have always been fascinated by art and architecture from times gone past. I love that I live in a city that has older architecture on display. But I have always dreamt of someday traveling to Europe to see some of the incredible art and architecture that is even older. One of the most well known architectural marvels in Europe not only contains breathtaking sights, but also means a lot to people all over the world – the Notre Dame Cathedral. I remember watching the horrible fire there years ago, and being deeply saddened by the loss of such a treasure. So I was thrilled when we were given the opportunity to check out this beautiful children’s book about Notre Dame, and the power of hope and community.
Picture your favorite reading spot. What makes it special? What helps you settle in for an afternoon of relaxing and reading? Today I am thrilled to share a list of amazing book themed candles that will transport you to your favorite reading nook, or even to your favorite literary places. These make great gifts for bookworms too!
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We love books that encourage us to think outside the lines and create new artwork. So we were really excited to read the sequel to one of our favorite books about art supplies from last year. And we were not disappointed! This children’s book about art teaches an important lesson about making mistakes, through adorable characters and awesome artwork.
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There are no mistakes in life. Just embellishment opportunities. – Frank, Trading Spaces
The illustrations that are paired with the story are large and colorful, featuring lots of artwork that will inspire kids to get drawing themselves. And the important message that any mistakes can be turned into something beautiful is a great one for kids to learn in both art and in life.
Seeing Things DifferentlyThis is a spin on an art project that we have done in the past, that ties in with the story. My daughter drew shapes on a piece of paper in markers, and then asked me to create something out of them. I turned her zig zag line into a mountain range with a sky, and a mountain climber.
Next, she asked me to create a shape with markers. Then she used a pencil and markers to create her own picture.
It was really fun to challenge each other to create something out of something else. And it was really interesting to see how we each saw something different on the paper. You can do this activity one on one, or have a group of kids create a bunch of shapes and swap them.
Cooperative Art
I love Crayola products. It may be the teacher in me, but I just love opening up a new box of crayons or colored pencils. I just see a box full of unlimited possibilities. So I was thrilled when we had the chance to check out Crayola’s new Colors of the World crayons and participate in their campaign to share our True Selfies! This also gave us an opportunity to enjoy some children’s books about being true to yourself.
Interactive books are a great way to get kids interested in reading. For little ones, the ability to touch, move, and interact with the story and the physical book can help to keep their interest and involve them in the read aloud process. This list of new interactive board books includes lots of colorful and funny books that little readers will enjoy.
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This sequel to Nita’s First Signs introduces kids to more ASL signs through a cute story and colorful illustrations. Each page follows Nita and her parents as they go about their daily life. The tabs along the edge of the book highlight the signs used on each page. Pulling the tab out of the book uncovers illustrated instructions for making the sign. Each of the signs in this book can be used every day, improving the chances that kids will remember them.
This large board book explores life on the farm through easy to read text and fold out illustrations. The strong pages feature shaped edges and cut outs to engage the reader and draw them from one part of farm life to the next. This book is full of information for kids about farm life, and they will love finding new things in the fold out illustrations every time they read it.
This big board book uses adorable illustrations, shaped pages and quotes to introduce kids to Disney movies. Each two page spread features part of a movie quote and familiar illustrated scenes from popular animated Disney movies. We loved exploring some of our favorite Disney movies. But our favorite parts were the hidden Disney “Easter eggs” hidden throughout the book. Each two page spread includes at least one hidden Mickey, and the final two page spread includes so many hidden movie references, that I’m still not sure we got them all!
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Celebrating diversity is always important, but it is even more important right now. It is crucial that we teach kids about celebrating differences as well as recognizing the similarities between us. Today I’m happy to share a group of new children’s books about diversity that can help you tackle these subjects with kids of all ages.
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This brightly colored book introduces the reader to a young girl named Luliwa Lovington, who comes from a mixed race family. She struggles with the question “What are you?” that she and her brother face all the time. She talks to her brother about the question and he tells her his secret for handling it. The story addresses a difficult situation that children of mixed race families often face. The adorable illustrations highlight the love between Lulu and her family, and the inner strength and confidence that she gains by the end of the book.
This book follows a letter written by a young girl to a visitor from outer space. She writes a guide introducing them to all that the earth has to offer. From different homes and families, to different bodies and jobs, the text celebrates all of the differences among us. The illustrations are detailed and thoughtful, highlighting all of the things that make this planet a wonderful place to live. The back of the book includes a letter from the author explaining how the idea behind the book came about, the many people depicted throughout it’s pages, and how important it is that we protect our planet and each other.
This sweet book follows Kemala the pangolin as she heads to a new school in a new country. But when she gets there, none of the other kids speak the same language. The story shows how she struggles to fit in, until Ana the anteater reaches out and tries to bridge the language barrier. Together, they are able to teach one another new things, and forge a friendship. The illustrations feature adorable animals, and incredibly detailed puppets that Kemala creates. The story celebrates the universal language of friendship and celebrating the things that we can learn from one another.
This rhyming book explores the similarities and differences between us through simple opposites. The large text introduces opposing concepts that kids will recognize, such as cold and hot, and gentle and rough. The accompanying illustrations feature a diverse group of sweet looking children and a wide variety of animal characters. Kids will love the way that the kids interact with the animals and compare themselves to them, as well as the sweet and funny ending to the story.
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