Have you ever wondered why kids like to read the same books over and over (and over times infinity)? You could have a library of 150 books and chances are your little one will pick the same few books each and every time. You can’t even skip a sentence, because they know it inside out, front to back, side to side. One reason children like to re-read the same book is because they love knowing what’s going to happen next. Sound strange? If you think about it from their persp

If you have ever been to one of my story times, you would know that I love Pete The Cat. If possible, I try to work at least one book from the series into every time I read... at home, at the store, at the farmer's market! I love Pete The Cat! For story time, I always try to chose something happy and light, not too wordy and good for all ages and Pete The Cat always fits into every catagory! The simple stories with songs woven through leave me feeling joyful and happy and the

Books and Cookies is SO excited to partner with A Magic Forest in Culver City to bring you a magical PLAY DAY! We invite you to come check out A Magic Forest, a Waldorf-inspired play space, toy store and cafe for children, parents, and caregivers. They’ve created an enchanted, yet home-like environment for children to learn and socialize through imaginative play with toys made from natural materials. Parents and caregivers are invited to engage with their children in the play

Yippee! It’s summer time and if you live in California like we do, that means sunscreen, sandcastles and chasing waves at the beach! We can't wait to pack our beach bags with these sweet summer reads: At the Beach by Anne and Harlow Rockwell Beach Day by Karen Roosa Miranda’s Beach Day by Holly Keller Stella, Star of the Sea by Mary Louise Gay Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt Lady Bug Girl at the Beach by David Soman Sea, Sand, Me by Patricia Hubbell Wh

Looking for new bedtime stories? Here are our top choices for bedtime themed board and picture books! In no particular order, with my favorite versions indicated. Little Owl's Night (Hardcover) The Going to Bed Book (Board) Kitten's First Full Moon (Hardcover) A Book of Sleep (Hardcover or Board) Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (Hardcover) Pajama Time! (Board) Snoozers (Board) Goognight Moon (Lap Edition) Good Night, Gorilla (Board) Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

Today BOOKS AND COOKIES paired with Piper Preschool, Urbansitter, smallSHOP crafts, and Jennifer Paskow Music, for an AMAZING Play Day! We were so thrilled with the turnout of smiling friends ready to delight in the day with us, and enjoy all of what Piper Preschool has to offer. After checking in with BOOKS AND COOKIES staff at the welcome gate, families arrived into Piper's beautiful courtyard and playgound. You can see in the picture (above) what a gorgeous day it was, and

Our top choices for board and picture books involving all themes diaper, body, and potty! The classics, and then some. Poopendous! by Artie Bennett (Hardcover) Potty by Leslie Patricelli (Board) The Potty Book For Girls/Boys by Alyssa Satin (Board) Duck Goes Potty Michael Dahl (Board) Dinosaur vs. the Potty Bob Shea (Board) Everyone Poops Taro Gomi (Hardcover) Time to Pee! By Mo Willems (Hardcover) Superhero Potty Time or Princess Potty Time by Sue DiCicco (Board) I Wa

This week marks the 95th anniversary of Children's Book Week! On May 12-18, 2014, celebrate a love of books and reading in your home and community! "Cover to Cover, Coast to Coast" Children's Book Week originated in the belief that children's books and literacy are life-changers (here, here!). Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries,

12 of the best designed board books, from beauty in the layout to structured teaching tools! Delighted to have stumbled upon this great compilation! Hippopposites, Janik Coat Color, Alexander Girard Colors/ABCs, Charley Harper A Book of Sleep, Il Sung Na Moby-Dick: An Ocean Primer, Jennifer Adams Little Masters (Melville Books) Picture This, Alison Jay Colors, Orla Kiely Counting with Wayne Thiebaud, Susan Goldman Rubin I Like Toys (Touch & Feel), Lorena Siminovich 123 Califo

...Another Opens. Thank you to Chudney (Owner, Books and Cookies)'s sister Tracee for this touching blog post and video from our March, 2014 Big Moving Bash! Via Tracee Ellis Ross #booksandcookies #callaway #childrensbooks #santamonica #books