Spring is a wonderful time to read! Whether your kids are reading on a rainy day, or reading about rainy days, learning is happening. The more kids read, the better readers they become. Share your love of reading with your kids by reading to them or having them read to you.
My sons loved going to the library, the bookstore, and the book fair to select their own books. This month we have some fun selections for your kids in honor of Women’s History Month and the coming of Spring. Enjoy!
Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! By Little Hippo Books – It’s a fun day on the farm and the animals are looking for their babies. You child can help find them, learn the sounds they make and touch them. It’s a fun books for the senses. For ages birth – 6
In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb by Marion Dane Bauer – Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun learning about the funny weather we have in March. For ages 2-5
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing – Told in the same meter as Clement Clarke Moore’s poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas (AKA “Twas the Night Before Christmas”). This is the story of two kids who decide to set a trap for a leprechaun and what happens when they catch him. For ages 3-6
My Magical Choices by Becky Cummings – This is a fun and colorful book for kids reminding them of the positive choices they can make each day. “I can choose to be helpful.” “I can choose to be kind.” These affirmations made in catchy rhymes help kids take responsibility for the way they interact with others and the way they respond to challenges. For ages 3-6
Backpack Explorer: On the Nature Trail: What Will You Find? By Editors of Storey Publishing – Take a walk with your kids and bring this book along . See how many wonderful sights and sounds they can identify. For ages 4-8
Awesome Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids by Riddleland – 200 age appropriate riddles to entertain and engage you kids. Helps develop critical thinking skills. For ages 5-8
Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook up the World by Katherine Halligan – Kids will enjoy reading about the accomplishments of this diverse group. For ages 6-10
Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels by Linda Skeers – Girls and boys will enjoy reading about the exciting accomplishments of these women. Role models come in all shapes, sizes, ages, genders, ethnicities, and races. For ages 6-11
5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything) by National Kids (A National Geographic publication) – This book has over 1,200 photos to go with the fun and informative text. Kids are curious – sometimes the best way to get them excited about learning is to show them fun and interesting things. For ages 7-12
Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be by Charlotte Foltz Jones – Kids will enjoy learning why the first sandwich was created. Sometimes searching for solutions to everyday problems and making mistakes can lead to wonderful discoveries. For ages 8-12