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5 Best Picture Books to Encourage Persistence

It’s not always easy to teach your little ones how to navigate life’s twists and turns with a smile. How do you instill in them that challenges are simply opportunities in disguise and persistence pays off big time? How do you turn those “Ooops!” moments into the “Ta-da!” ones? Here’s a collection of thoughtful picture […]

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5 Best Children’s Picture Books to Read on Halloween

The leaves are rustling, the moon is glowing, and a certain eerie magic fills the air, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is upon us! The perfect time to grab your kiddos, cozy up, turn on the flashlight, and let the hair-raising fun begin.  Here’s a list of spooky-yet-sweet reads that will delight your […]

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5 Best Children’s Picture Books Perfect for Little Foodies

Do your kiddos love all things yummy-in-the-tummy? Picture book authors and illustrators are fans, too! After all, who isn’t into crispy-crust pizzas, melt-in-your-mouth casseroles, and deliciously gooey desserts? Picking only five note-worthy food-related picture books definitely wasn’t the easiest of tasks! Nevertheless, here’s a list of diverse picture books that celebrate food – some moving, […]

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5 Best Children’s Picture and Board Books Featuring Unicorns

Love ‘em or hate ‘em… Oh, who am I kidding, how can you NOT adore unicorns with all your might? When it comes to magical creatures, they definitely belong among the most beloved ones! Enchanting in every sense of the word, they easily capture little ones’ imaginations. It’s no wonder, then, that authors are itching […]

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5 Best Children’s Picture Books to Help with Anxiety

If your child is a sensitive tiny human and gets easily bogged down by preschooler’s/ gradeschooler’s life’s trials and tribulations, there are a plethora of excellent picture books that can aid them in dealing with what they’re experiencing. Here’s my short and sweet compilation of books designed to help little worriers befriend their difficult feelings […]

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5 Best Children’s Picture Books Celebrating Grandparents

Regardless of whether they live near or far, grandparents can be a hugely significant presence in a child’s life. For decades this sweet bond has been the subject of numerous excellent picture books, but these days bookstore shelves are also full of illustrated stories for the little ones that go beyond the usual tropes. Here’s […]