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Kitty O’Meara, Picture Books About Art, and Community Building
Kitty O’Meara’s newest picture book, Oliver and the Night Giants, celebrates the power of creativity in community building. Oliver, a[…]
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15 Must-Read November Children’s Book Releases
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. It’s November! Most of the trees in[…]
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11 Must-Read October Children’s Book Releases
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from a small amount from qualifying purchases. It’s finally Fall! Time for pumpkins, scarves,[…]
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14 Must-Read August Children’s Book Releases
This list contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. August is here,[…]
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18+ Must-Read 2021 Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
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11 Great Children’s Books About Voting And Elections
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13 Children’s Books About The U.S. Women’s Suffrage Movement
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11 Indigenous Canadian Children’s Books To Read To Your Children
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9 Free Children’s Books About The Coronavirus / COVID-19
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An Interview With Ross Burach, Writer And Illustrator
Ross Burach is the author of many funny books for toddlers and children. Marian’s favorite right now is Potty All-Star,[…]
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Books to save for the next generation
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Baby book review: Go, Girls, Go! by Fances Gilbert, illustrated by Allison Black
Baby librarian Tilly and her mum Jen review the picture book Go, Girls, Go! by Frances Gilbert, illustrated by Allison[…]
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5 evidence-based parenting books for people who love data
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Mum book review: Watch This! by Jane Godwin, Beci Orpin & Hilary Walker
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What’s Hot in Kid Lit: March 2020
Okay, this month has been SOOO stressful. If you or a member of your family is directly affected by Covid-19,[…]
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Mum book review: The Melissa and Doug Poke-A-Dot books
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