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

There's no need for an excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine together this long weekend, but these fun activties can help keep the little ones active! There are LOTS of great ideas out there to get the kids in the spirit (and stay enaged) while you grill and party prep. Let the 4th of July snacks, crafts, and reading begin! A little napping in the sun will do, too ;) Fireworks Craft All you need is a straw, some child/clothing-safe red and blue finger paint, and paper

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

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,

"To the world, you may be one person. But to at least one person, you may be the world" Moms are amazing. They cheer us up when we're sad, and take care of us when we're sick. They always support us. They sacrifice a lot for us. They always put their happiness ahead of their own. When reseraching Mother's Day ideas, I kept happening upon this quote: "A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pi

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

The Easter Bunny is on his way! Hope he shares some of these sweet Easter BOOKS in your little one’s basket this year! Here are some favorite Easter BOOKS that we know will tickle your little one's tummies just as much as those sweet treats... and they'll last longer, too! Pete The Cat, Big Easter Adventure By, Kimberly and James Dean Owen’s Marshmallow Chick By, Kevin Henkes Happy Easter, Mouse By, Laura Numeroff Here Comes the Easter Cat By, Deborah Underwood Ollie's Easter