Reading to children

Because learning to love to read is one of the most important lessons that any parent can teach his child, look at these 20 powerful paintings of parents reading to children.

Bedtime stories

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month and in anticipation of Thanksgiving, here’s a short list of favorite children’s books by indigenous authors and illustrators that weR…

I am sitting down to a small after dinner decaf coffee in the bunny mug my daughter gave me for Christmas. It's on the small size and I love the pictures on it. I saw many of these types of bunnies on prints and cups and other items when we visited England two years ago and was so tempted to buy something at the time. I adore anything with a rabbit on it. What's even better is if the rabbit is wearing a little coat, or holding an umbrella, or having a moment with a mouse who is also wearing…

Ideas on how to encourage reading in elementary aged children. Includes books choices for elementary aged boys and girls.

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As a parent you know there are no lift the flap books that are totally indestructible. However, there are some that are a lot more sturdy. Check out this list of sturdiest lift the flap books here!