I’m always looking for STEM toys for my son to get him off screens. When I was offered this toy, I didn’t really know what it was, but it sounded like it was worth checking out. The packaging doesn’t really do it justice in terms of how simple and fun it is to use so…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
10 Hilarious Cat and Dog Picture Books
To celebrate the release of my latest picture book, Officer Katz & Houndini: A Tale of Two Tails, illustrated by Danny Chatzikonstantinou, Mia invited me to share my TOP 5 funny dog and cat picture books! Dog my cats! It was virtually impossible to limit myself to 5 books each, but here goes! It’s raining cats and dog…
Parents: Get FREE Diversity Children’s Book!
Are you interested in receiving a FREE multicultural children’s book to review for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017? Big News: You DON’T have to be a blogger this year!! That’s right! Get a FREE diversity children’s book and post your book review and optional book extension activity on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. Bloggers, welcome too, of course!…
October Kid Lit Blog Hop
We want to welcome you to the October 2016 Kid Lit Blog Hop. Fall is here and Halloween is in a mere two weeks…WOW! There are some really great Halloween and Autumn books out there for children. We have seen some listed already. How about you share some of those on our monthly hop or…
Dia de los Muertos versus Obon: 2 Celebrations that Honor the Dead
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with these Day of the Dead Children’s Books! Perfect for toddlers and young children. It’s October now and time to start thinking of Halloween and costumes for my kids who still want to trick or treat. But it’s also time for Day of the Dead. It sounds like a somber…
Favorite Diverse Author or Illustrator
Our theme for this month’s Diverse Children’s Books linkups is Favorite Diverse Author or Illustrator. Who is your must-read author or must-see illustrator? (The theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate topics are always welcome.) My choice is this multicultural board book that celebrates a strong powerful Hindu girl! Padmini Is Powerful by Amy Maranville, illustrated by…
Helping Your Kids Find Their Passion
Today is our 21st anniversary and what stands out most for me is my husband’s ability to hold back his own desires of golf stardom for his children and let them find their way. This is not to say that our oldest, Grasshopper and Sensei, did not receive a set of miniature golf clubs on…