Children’s Books about Families

Celebrate different families with this list of children's books on families! 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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Reading to Kids about Uncomfortable Topics

Learn why it's important to talk to read books about uncomfortable topics with kids, and use them as a jumping off point for important conversations. In recent weeks, I have read lots of conversations online about parents worried about discussing uncomfortable topics with their kids. Racism, prejudices, slavery, and intolerance are just some of the topics I have seen argued about. While I recognize a parent’s fear of upsetting their children, I fully believe that reading about uncomfortable topics and talking to your kids about these things is crucial.

New Interactive Activity Books for Kids

Engage kids with these new interactive activity books for kids! 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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Bluey Toys for your Bluey Fan!

Check out these new Bluey toys for the Bluey fan in you life!Do your kids love Bluey? My daughter found it earlier this year and it has become one of our family’s favorite shows. It is not only hilarious and quotable, but it portrays a realistic family (even though they are dogs) and encourages dramatic play and imagination. We were so excited when we found out that Bluey toys were finally coming to the US. These are some of the ones that we are most looking forward to.

New Yoga & Mindfulness Books for Kids

Teach kids about yoga and mindfulness with these children's books and resources for families. 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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Y is for Yoga

Written by Greg Paprocki

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.

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Unicorn Yoga

The Girl and the Cathedral

Teach kids about Notre Dame with this children's book about hope.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.

Book Themed Candles for the Bookworm in Your Life

These book themed candles make the perfect gift for bookworms! 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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When Pencil Met the Markers

Create some fun artwork inspired by the book 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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When Pencil Met The Markers was written by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr. and illustrated by German Blanco. This sequel to When Pencil Met Eraser introduces readers to the Markers – a box of markers who love to color. But unlike the other markers who like to color in the lines, Purple likes to color everywhere! This causes a bit of trouble with the other markers who think Purple makes too many mistakes. But when Purple meets Pencil and Eraser, he learns that messes and mistakes can easily be turned into something new and beautiful.

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.

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Seeing Things Differently

This 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.

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Cooperative Art

Exploring Your True Self with Crayola!

Celebrate diversity and identity with Crayola's new Color of the World crayons and some great children's books!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.

New Interactive Board Books

Encourage young readers with these interactive board books!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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Nita’s Day

Written by Kathy MacMillan and illustrated by Sara Brezzi

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.

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Farm Block

Written by Christopher Franceschelli and illustrated by Peskimo

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.

Disney Block

Written by Peskimo

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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