Last fall I had the opportunity to check out the Toy Insider’s Holiday of Play toy show. While there, I had a chance to check out the Toniebox, an incredible new screen free toy for kids. This storytelling toy started in Germany and is quickly growing here in the United States. We were able to try out one of these awesome toys, and wanted to share our favorite things about it with everyone. As Little Bookworm says “Everyone should have one of these!”
New Children’s Books about Inspirational Women
This year, we are excited to celebrate Women’s History Month with these new children’s books about inspirational women throughout history. From groundbreaking scientists to trailblazing politicians and award winning athletes and artists, there are tons of powerful women on this list that kids can look up to. Check out more books about inspirational women in my Girl Power series!
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St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to explore STEM topics with a CHARM-ing twist! From leprechauns and rainbows to shamrocks and pots of gold, we love celebrating the holiday with lots of books and learning fun. Check out this list of St. Patrick’s Day STEM activities to inspire your own learning, and pair them with some great holiday books!
St. Patrick’s Day Math, Coding & Logic
1. Rainbow Graphing – Teach kids about graphing and probability with this rainbow game inspired by Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase
New Dog Books for Kids
It is often said that dog is man’s best friend. But I’m pretty sure the truth is that a dog is a child’s best friend. Kids and dogs go together like peanut butter and jelly. Little Bookworm has a special connection with our dog, and with every other dog we know. To celebrate that connection, we wanted to share our favorite new dog books for kids!
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Silly Hair Books for Kids
Little Bookworm has had long hair since she was born. She hasn’t always liked having her hair done, or having it cut, so silly hair books for kids, and fun hair crafts and activities make the process a lot easier to handle! We are excited to share some of our favorite children’s books about hair and hair cuts, and the hair activities that we paired with them.
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Why Grandparents Should Read to Their Grandchildren
If you are a regular reader on this site, then you know how often I talk about the importance of reading aloud to kids. The science backs up the claims that reading to a child every day has an incredible amount of benefits. It also sets kids up for success in many ways. But this doesn’t have to be just parents. Today I wanted to share why grandparents should read to their grandchildren too, and some fun ways to go about it – even if you have to be far apart.
Best St. Patrick’s Day Books & Activities for Kids
Are you ready for all things leprechaun, rainbows, and pots of gold? It will be St. Patrick’s Day soon, so we wanted to gather all the best children’s books, printable resources and kids activities for St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Activities with Pete the Cat
Join the popular cat as he tries to open a leprechaun catching business to help his friends. We paired the funny and sweet story with some of our favorite kids activities for St. Patrick’s Day, including a beaded rainbow and a leprechaun trap obstacle course.
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Activities
This pack of printable St. Patrick’s Day puzzles and activities includes lots of fun learning practice for kids.
St. Patrick’s Day Books to Share
These St. Patrick’s Day kid’s books are perfect for introducing little ones to the holiday and the traditions surrounding it.
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Pages
These St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages feature familiar holiday icons, adorable characters and fun phrases for kids to color.
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Lunchbox Jokes
Add a smile to your child’s day with these funny St. Patrick’s Day jokes, perfect for adding to lunchboxes!
Learning about Rainbows with ROY G BIV the Leprechaun
Explore rainbows and shamrocks with this adorable children’s book about a leprechaun, and lots of fun St. Patrick’s Day activities and crafts for kids.
St. Patrick’s Day Sudoku Puzzle
Give kids a brain teaser with this holiday twist on a Sudoku puzzle using St. Patrick’s Day images instead of numbers.
Printable Leprechaun Notes
Add a touch of magic to the holiday with these blank notes you can leave from a visiting leprechaun!
What are your favorite kids activities for St. Patrick’s Day? Share in the comments below!
How to Support Your Child’s Dreams
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My daughter recently finished Pre-K. I was disappointed that she didn’t have an opportunity to have a graduation ceremony, but I decided to ask her the same question that they asked me when I graduated from Pre-K: what do you want to be when you grow up? I am not going to lie, I told them I wanted to be a mom. (Check that one off the goals list!). My daughter’s answers were a lot more detailed than mine, which lead me to think about how to support a child’s dreams and future.
Children’s Books for Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and this year, we are thrilled to share some awesome new children’s books about inspirational African American figures, immigration, and diversity. These are great children’s books for Black History month, or any time of year.
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Curls
Written by Ruth Forman and illustrated by Geneva Bowers
This beautiful, brightly colored board book highlights a group of young girls who love their hair. The simple poetic text explores the different hairstyles, and encourages young black girls to love their hair. The soft and gentle illustrations gives a touch of magic to each scene, and highlight the beaming smiles on the faces of the young girls. This is a great book for starting young readers on a path of self love and confidence early on!
Flying High
Written by Michelle Meadows and illustrated by Ebony Glenn
This poetic book introduces readers to the childhood and career of Simone Biles, the Olympic champion and superstar gymnast. The beginning of the book shows the young acrobatic Biles as she flips, tumbles, and climbs over everything. She and her siblings are placed in foster care, and are moved around until the right fit is found. As the story continues, she finds her passion in gymnastics, and she works harder and harder to become a champion. The simple rhyming text is paired with colorful illustrations that highlight the constant motion of the young gymnast, and features the iconic moves and looks that she is known for. This is a great introduction to a strong black athlete whose strength and determination is something to be admired.
Watch Me: A Story of Immigration and Inspiration
Written by Doyin Richards and illustrated by Joe Cepeda
This story of immigration follows a young boy named Joe who immigrates to America from Sierra Leone. His friends and family tried to warn him against it, claiming that he would be teased and he would never fit in. But Joe was determined. He dealt with the strange new foods, and ignored the hurtful things that some people said to him. He pursued his dreams, and at the end we see that he achieved them. The middle of the book encourages the reader to look around them and see others like Joe, who came from elsewhere and are working hard to achieve their dreams. This is a great introduction to immigration for little ones, with bold and striking illustrations, and a bold and defiant refrain of “Watch Me”.
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My Friend
Written by Taye Diggs and illustrated by Shane W. Evans
This rhythmic book written by the actor and illustrated by his real life best friend, tells a story of friendship and kindness. The two characters in the book are best friends and they do everything together. But when one friend sees the other being mean to a classmate, he steps in and teaches his friend that kindness is the way to be. The illustrations are bold and vibrant, with all kinds of patterns, textures, and bright colors drawing the reader’s attention. The rhyming text has an undeniable beat to it, making this a fun one to read aloud.
Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums
New Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Which means lots of colorful new children’s books about love! Books about love make great Valentine’s Day gifts for kids. So if you are looking for some new Valentine’s Day books for kids, then you definitely want to check out the ones on this list!
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Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine
Written by Jonathan Stutzman and illustrated by Jay Fleck
This adorable board book features the sweet and thoughtful Tiny T. Rex as he tries to make the perfect Valentine for his stegosaurus friend Pointy. As he cuts, glues, and writes on his card, he discovers that creating a perfect Valentine is harder than he thought. In the end, his friend Pointy shows him the real secret of a “perfect Valentine”. The illustrations show the cute little dino struggling to create his card, ending up covered in sparkly glitter. Kids will recognize the frustration of the little dinosaur, and will love the sweet ending of the story.
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Valentine’s Day Treats
Written by Tara Knudson and illustrated by Pauline Siewert
This sweet Valentine’s Day board book follows a family of raccoons as they prepare for Valentine’s Day. The peppy rhyming text shows how the family creates Valentine’s cards, bakes a special treat, and invites friends over for a Valentine’s lunch. The illustrations are full of bright colors, adorable animals, and tons of Valentine’s Day decorations. The back of the book includes a recipe for Valentine’s treats that you can make and share.
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