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I wanted to create a technology booklist as many libraries create STEM booklists for kids. Definitely check out my Outer Space list for even more books about science. I tried not to duplicate titles here. This list has a good mix of fiction and nonfiction. Don’t miss the other lists in this series: Books Featuring… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Technology, Computers, and Robots
Howdy, friends. Popping in this week to make sure you saw the last two videos I uploaded on our YouTube channel. If you haven’t done so already, feel free to subscribe to our channel and click the bell notification to get an email every time I upload a video (never more than once a week,… Continue reading New Videos: I Like Tacos! and The Subway Song
First I did a list about babies. Then I did a list about grandparents. Then there were still so many titles about parents that I decided to add to the family. Check out these 2019 titles featuring moms and dads. Don’t miss the other lists in this series: Books Featuring Babies Biographies of Women Feelings… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Parents
Dog Man. Is it every on your shelves for more than 5 seconds? Let’s capitalize on the popularity! After reading this fabulous guest post make sure to check out Kim’s excellent guide on how to Host a Supa Awesome Dog Man Party and Karissa’s Dog Man Library Program. Today’s guest post is brought to you… Continue reading Dog Man Afternoon!
This topic was suggested by one of my Instagram followers and I’m so glad they sent it in! There are a wealth of books coming out this year about food, and it’s great to see a growing diversity of cultural representation. Food is such a key component of culture. A simple way to diversify your… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Food
It took me over 9 months, but I have finally uploaded a new YouTube video! Last fall I got a new laptop with new-to-me video editing software. And it took me those 9 long months to sit myself down, watch some tutorials, and actually learn how to use the software. But I finally did it!… Continue reading The Videos Are Back, Baby
A short and sweet list this week. I get asked for ABC books all the time so I was happy to find some 2019 to fit the bill. Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments! Check out the other posts in the series: Books Featuring Babies Biographies of Women Feelings and Emotions… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: The ABCs
Welcome new storytime leaders! This is the final post in my New to Storytime series. If you’ve just landed a job that involves doing a storytime or circle time for small children then you’ve come to the right spot. Here are the other posts in the series: Choosing Songs and Rhymes Choosing Storytime Books How… Continue reading New to Storytime: Planning a Storytime
The importance of play in early childhood has never been more well researched. Picture books about play is one way we can communicate this message to families because they themselves encourage families to play together. Here’s a selection of books about play coming out this year! Don’t miss the other lists in this series: Books… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Playing