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- Picture Books Celebrating Hanukkah and ChristmasThese picture books are all about those that celebrate, take part in, or are curious about more than one kind of holiday celebration come December.
Picture Perfect Holiday Books ChildrenChristmas is a time to celebrate love and goodwill, and to hopefully have some fun in the process. Here are some of my favorite picture books about Christmas and the holiday season.
Best Picture Books with Funny Monsters to Read Aloud to KidsThe big world often looks scary to a child, and these kooky, funny books can go a long ways towards minimizing a child's fears.- Picture Book Gift Ideas for AdultsPicture books are not just for kids! Check out these great picture books that make the perfect gift for adults.
- My Favorite Picture Book of 2011, Won Ton : a Cat Tale Told in HaikuThis beautiful picture book is not only original, creative and well written, it delivers an important message to young readers too.
Falling for Picture BooksAs summer comes to a close and autumn looms on the horizon parents and teachers are often on the hunt for picture books to help describe the changes of the season. Here are some of my favorite books about autumn for children through eight years old.- Picture Books You Can Use to Teach Middle School Language ArtsLooking for a new approach to teaching middle school adolescents? Try going back to kindergarten by incorporating beloved children's classics into the classroom.
- How Homemade Picture Books Can Help Your Child's Reading ProgressMaking your own flipbooks can seem like a laughing task at first, but it really does not have to be. In just a mater of minutes, you can make a small flipbook to help your child learn key sight words
- Picture Books Special Needs Children Will LoveThere are some good picture books available about special needs children and here are some of the best ones.
4 Great Picture Books to Teach Your Kids About Japanese CultureTransport you and your kids to Japan with four of the best multicultural picture books on Japanese culture. You'll read folktales, explore art and poetry from Japan, and even learn a little about the Buddhist religion in Japan.- The 10 Best Picture Books to Read with Your ChildrenEven older children will enjoy reading the award-winning picture books on this list.
Funny Halloween Picture Books for KidsInstead of scaring kids, make them laugh with these funny picture books for Halloween.
The Best Picture Books About BedtimeThere are many books about bedtime. Finding the right one for your child's bedtime routine just got easier. This is a list of the best bedtime stories.- Picture Book Character Spot the Dog Turns 30!Eric Hill created Spot the dog in bedtime stories for his own kid, and it's become a favorite with millions of families around the world. Find out more about Eric Hill, Spot the Dog, and why your young child will love these books.
Using Picture Books to Teach English: An ESL Unit Plan IdeaFor ESL students, it's difficult to sometimes express what they think and feel. A good way to help them have fun, be creative and explore simple language is through picture books.
3 Easy Do-It-Yourself Word Picture Books for ChildrenCustom word picture books can be incredibly easy to create, and incredibly affordable too. Here are three simple ways to make your own DIY educational kid's books.
The 3 Levels of Children's Picture BooksPicture books have 3 levels or purposes in regard to the reader and purchaser. Think of it as the structure of a house: there's a basement, a first floor, and often an upper floor.
New Picture Book Explores the Effects of Moving HouseI highly recommend reading this to a child who has recently experience a '˜big change,' such as moving house, welcoming a new sibling or step parent into a home, or going into a new school.
Kevin Henkes Author StudyKevin Henkes is a great author of dozens of picture books and chapter books. Check out these ideas for creating your own Kevin Henkes author study.- 10 Children's Picture Books You Must ReadPicture books you should own if you have children, might one day have children or simply like children and the books geared toward them.
- Picture Books to Teach the Months of the YearPicture books are wonderful teaching tools. Use these librarian recommendations for teaching the months of the year.
- Picture Books with Movie CounterpartsPicture books are often too short to be made into movies, but these four picture books have excellent movie counterparts.
- Best Children's Books About Gardening for PreschoolersA guide to the best children's picture books about gardening for preschool children.
- 10 Best Easter Picture Books for KidsDiscover the wonder of 10 creative, well written and illustrated Easter books for children. Enjoy them with your kids this Easter.
Using Picture Books to Teach Persuasive Writing SkillsPicture books are a great resource for teaching many concepts. If you are working on persuasive writing with your child, try using these great picture books that are perfect examples of persuasive writing.
The Best Children's Picture Books About WinterThere are many children's picture books about winter and snow. Here are some of the best children's picture books to read on a cold winter night.- Favorite Children's Picture BooksReading to your child is fun and educational. There's nothing better than snuggling in bed with a good book before going to sleep.
- Top Ten Children's Picture BooksMy top ten all-time favorite children's picture books.
- Picture Book Series to Give Your Young Child This ChristmasBook series are a great way to encourage reading and create readers for life. Start your child young with these great picture book series.
- Twelve Classic Children's Picture BooksLooking for some classic stories to share with your young child? Try one of these picture books that you won't mind reading over and over again.
- Types of Writing Part 2A list of words and definitions relating to children's books and freelance writing
- Meal Planning Books for Young ChildrenA list of nine book reviews focusing on nutrition for the young child. Includes picture books for toddlers and reference books for meal planners.
Ten Halloween Picture Books for ChildrenA fun and unique set of Halloween books. All of ten of the books are great to read out loud. As the storyteller changes their voice to add to the mood of the story.- The Top 10 Halloween Picture Books for KidsThese 10 picture books will introduce Halloween themes to children ages 4 to 10 through beautiful illustrations, engaging rhymes, and laugh-out-loud humor. Kids will want to read these books way past Halloween.
- Make Your Own Memory Picture BookKeeping fond memories alive forever is easy and fun to do. Memories can be of anything you did, received or saw. Memories of our youth become cherished memories as we age.
- Five Preschool Picture Book Series that Can Amuse Parents, TooIf you're starting to think, "Not this book again!" try reading your preschooler a book from one of these fun series.
- Top Five Adoption Picture Books for ChildrenA review of five children's books on adoption. The focus of these stories is the positive and joyful aspects of becoming a family through adoption.
- How to Create a Picture Book in Photo ImpressionIn this tutorial, I will show you how to create a picture book in Photo Impression. A picture book is similar to a photo album. You add your photos to the book and then you can flip through the book like an album to view your photos.
- Wordless Picture Books: Even the Youngest Readers Can "Read" These Books!As a school librarian I am often told by young students, "but I can't read!" I quickly introduce wordless picture books which can be delightful for readers and non-readers.
- Top Ten Children's Picture BooksHere is a list of ten classic picture books for children. These books have stood the test of time and should be part of any child's repertoire.
