Check out these funny alien books for kids, perfect for a good laugh or an amusing story. Your child will think they’re out of this world! Is it just us or are aliens funny? I like the stories where the aliens are hanging out, living next door, and blending in with humanity. No one seems…
A traditional Japanese haiku poem is written in three lines: 5 syllables on the first line 7 syllables on the second line 5 syllables on the third line Haiku is inspired by nature, combining two different images or ideas together. My son’s 5th grade poetry unit included haiku inspired by Japanese block prints created by Katsushika…
Inside: Read about the wonderful traditions, history, and fun stories with these Chinese New Year books for kids! Perfect for children to celebrate and learn. Chinese New Year may be what most of us think of when we think of Asian New Year celebrations marked by dumplings, lion dances, new clothes, and feasts. I’ve included…
I’m fairly new to Instagram — about two years now — and it’s becoming one of my favorite social media platforms to meet and really get to know bloggers, authors, illustrators, and moms. I like how quickly an image can convey a message and how easy it is to comment and follow the commentary. Here’s a…
Inside: The best collection of Native American children’s books, perfect for learning about indigenous heritage, folktales, and history! I, along with Jump Into a Book, Franticmommy, am working on a Multicultural Children’s Book Day eBook of diverse, multicultural, and inclusive book lists from bloggers and authors including: All Done Monkey Books My Kids Read Crafty Moms…
Have you met Kim Vij and Amanda Boyarshinov of The Educators’ Spin On It? They are teachers, moms, bloggers (a duo in fact!), and also co-hosts for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. I’m proud to know them. They are both wonderfully generous with their time and knowledge. I learned how to improve my Pinterest account from Kim…
This cut-paper animation video of the history of London amazed me … and prompted this list. I’ve been to London for a short trip before I had kids, but it’s on my list to visit again! How about you? Have your kids been to London? If so, would they like these books? 12 Children’s Books…