Bedtime can be one of the most snuggly times of day, but it can also be the most stressful for parents, as they struggle to settle children who often have a sudden burst of energy when faced with the prospect of sleep. These new bedtime books for kids can help! Bedtime stories are a cozy...

Bedtime Book Reviews

May 23, 2023

AAPI Heritage Month: Massive Booklist

by Leanna

Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, I’ve put together a MASSIVE list of children’s books for AAPI Heritage Month. The booklist below showcases the diversity of the AAPI community of writers and illustrators, both culturally and thematically. Culturally, the books below represent East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands,...

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AAPI Heritage Month Book Reviews

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May 2, 2023

Mother’s Day Books for Kids

by Leanna

Celebrate moms with these sweet Mother’s Day books for kids! These picture books showcase all the qualities that make moms special, whether we are talking about human moms or the animal variety. Disclosure: I received complimentary copies of the books below for review purposes; however, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links....

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Book Reviews Mother's Day

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April 13, 2023

Books That Celebrate Getting Outside

by Leanna

There are so many benefits for children to being in nature, yet these days our lives are increasingly oriented towards indoor spaces. Sometimes kids need encouragement to leave their screens behind and explore IRL. Organizations like 1000 Hours Outside help families meet this challenge, and fun activities like this printable outdoor scavenger hunt are great...

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Book Reviews natural parenting

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April 6, 2023

Books for Earth Day

by Leanna

Earth Day is a great time to talk to kids about climate change and the impact their own actions can have, for better or worse. I did a round up for Earth Day books for kids a few years back, but there are so many more great children’s books for Earth Day that have come...

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March 30, 2023

Books about Fearless Women

by Leanna

For me, Women’s History Month is about inspiring our children with stories from the past about how far we’ve come and how much further we have to go. These new picture books about fearless women from the past will inspire a new generation to face their own challenges with courage and grace. Disclosure: This post...

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Book Reviews Women's History Month

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March 23, 2023

Children’s Books About Families of All Kinds

by Leanna

Families come in all varieties, including stepfamilies and chosen families. Sometimes they are spread across continents, and sometimes they are formed after loss. Below are wonderful new children’s books about families of all kinds, helping children appreciate that no matter what their family looks like, it is just right for them. Disclosure: This post contains...

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Book Reviews parenting

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