Please welcome author Charlotte Offsay today with her list of food-themed picture books that offer cultural windows. You don’t have to be Jewish to love Jewish food, especially challah! Have you ever tried it for French Toast? Delicious! I get my challah at my local (non-chain) bagel shop, Rosenfeld’s Bakery. My daughter’s college roommate, however,…
Unlocking the Emotional World of Kids and Why Teaching Them About Feelings Matters More Than You Think
We’ve all been there. That heart-clenching moment when your little one throws a tantrum in a grocery store, or the evening when they’re inconsolable because they’ve been excluded from a game. While it’s easy to chalk these moments up to ‘kids being kids,’ there’s a world of emotions swirling inside them that needs to be…
Don’t Wash Winston by Ashley Belote COVER REVEAL!
I’m so excited today to show you the cover of Ashley Belote’s newest picture book, Don’t Wash Winston! Anyone who knows someone attached to their stuffed animal can relate to this book! When Liam and his stuffed bear friend, Winston, made mud pies, something terrible happened. Winston took a tumble and ended up covered in…
Read Your World NEW Classroom Kit: Climate Change and Understanding Environmental Justice
We are so excited to release our newest Classroom Kit at Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day on Climate Change and Understanding Environmental Justice. Sign up for your free download and receive: Books recommendations on climate change and environmental justice. Activities for home or classroom: lesson plans, activities, and more! Resource links…
Embracing the Inevitable: Crucial Insights on End-of-Life Planning You Need to Know
Discussing end-of-life is taboo in most families. It’s an inevitable part of life, but talking about it can imply you’re attracting the thing you want to avoid. However, you must convince everyone to cooperate as this talk can help your loved one live their remaining days without worrying about what could happen after they’re gone….
Picture Books on Swimming + Ask Me Anything GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author, Valerie Bolling, with her picture book list on learning on to swim. Her newest picture book, Together We Swim, celebrates overcoming fear and learning a new skill. What are your favorite picture books about swimming? Thanks for sharing! Together We Swim by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita Celebrate…
Picture Books Set in Southeast Asia & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Patricia Tanumihardja, with her list of picture books set in Southeast Asia. Her newest picture book is about shoe designer, Jimmy Choo! He is from Penang, Malaysia, where Patricia also hails from. Jimmy’s Shoes: The Story of Jimmy Choo, Shoemaker to a Princess by Patricia Tanumihardja, illustrated by Derrick…