Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Asian countries including Vietnam, China and South Korea. It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts for 15 days. Some people call this Chinese New Year, but this term does not represent the variety of countries … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Books for Kids
Second Grade
Best Picture Books of 2022
As the end of the year approaches, I wanted to pull together all of the best picture books of 2022! These are my favorite books that were released this year. I had planned to choose 22 books, but it turned out that I had more favorites than that. Check out this list of best picture books of … [Read more...] about Best Picture Books of 2022
Kwanzaa Books for Kids
Kwanzaa is a beautiful and festive African-American celebration of life that is celebrated from December 26th through January 1st. With seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, creativity, and faith, this is a festival with … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Books for Kids
Christmas Books for Kids
December is such a magical time for young children. Picture books are an amazing way to bring the spirit of the holidays alive. Last week, we started the Winter Holidays Series with picture books about Hanukkah. This week, I've pulled together my favorite Christmas books for kids! I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Christmas Books for Kids
Hanukkah Books for Kids
Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, these Hanukkah books for kids will introduce the holiday and traditions in kid-friendly stories. We all can learn about the history and traditions of the holiday of Hanukkah even if we aren’t Jewish because it builds bridges of understanding with our Jewish … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Books for Kids
Books about Helping Others
For young kids (and even for older ones) learning the importance of giving back and helping others is difficult. Books are a wonderful way to open these discussions, and help children at a young age have that compassion and empathy that they might otherwise have a harder time with. Check out … [Read more...] about Books about Helping Others