Inside: Looking for children’s books to read aloud with your first grader? Take a look at our top picks of read alouds for 1st grade, perfect for the 6-7 age range! I polled my three kids to jog their memory of what the read-aloud books were in first grade. We had one wonderful first grade…
Picture Book for Parents with Kids Back in School GIVEAWAY
I’m happy that our Picture Book of the Day group is reconvening for the school year. I’m up today with my pick and it’s for all the parents out there celebrating kids going back to school! How was your summer? Are you sad it’s over but happy that school is back in full swing? Please…
Goodnight Ark GIVEAWAY and Kid Lit Blog Hop
I’m part of the Goodnight, Ark blog tour and I’m giving away a copy of this fun rhyming bedtime picture book. Author Laura Sassi also answers 5 short questions for me. Rhyming Bedtime Picture Book Goodnight, Ark by Laura Sassi, illustrated by Jane Chapman In rollicking rhyme, this bedtime story will have kids howling…
Multicultural Soccer Picture Book
PickyKidPix went to Italy this summer to play soccer with her indoor team and we were able to watch her play during the last few weeks of the World Cup. What a great time to be in Europe with soccer fans! Because of our great love for Lionel Messi, we root for Argentina and that…
10 Perfect Read Aloud Books for 2nd Grade
Inside: Looking for books to read with your second grader? Check out our top 10 read aloud books for 2nd grade, from picture books to chapter books! I chose a collection of some of my favorite chapter books and picture books for second grade read alouds. Truth be told, I don’t really remember exactly what…
The Many Benefits of Baby Oil Massages
You aren’t the only one who craves a massage and a warm perfumed bath every day. Infants and young toddlers, in particular, love warm oil massages and warm water baths. Babies love a gentle hand stroking them and more often than not, they love playing with your gentle hands as you massage them. Apart from…
The Kid Really Should See This Videos!
My son and I have been enjoying The Kid Should See This curated videos for the past year. It’s videos made for an adult audience, but age-appropriate for kids. The topics range from science to arts and entertainment. We subscribe to a weekly email that has five videos. After watching a pile of them, my…







