My Book Bud: Where Reading and Connection Take Root

Let’s grow together and plant the seeds of reading fun! Learn how to “water” your growing book bud with connection and watch your little sprout bloom right before your eyes!

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Back to School Books for Preschool That Build Confidence: The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt

So long summer and freedom! Hi there, fall and school! These silly crayons will help your child navigate the different emotions they might face before starting school and...

Back to School Books That Empower Your Child: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Butterflies, jitters, and a racing heartall things we’ve felt when we’re nervous for an upcoming event. Our toddlers experience those big scary emotions just like us...

4 Book Activities for Kids: Dream Big with Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle

Have you ever had a dream? Has your dream ever been so big, it was the size of the moon? Eric Carle creates a soft, whimsical, and hopeful story in Papa, Please Get the...

Great Toddler Activities at Home: Move and Learn with From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

Animals, body parts, and movement, oh my! From Head to Toe by Eric Carle is perfect for toddler confidence building as each animal in the book shows off their stuff and...

Eric Carle Books: Playful & Powerful Literacy Activities with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Stunning illustrations, predictable patterns, and warm storytelling. These are three ingredients needed to create unforgettable Eric Carle books. Eric Carle books invite...

Classic Toddler Books Spotlight: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and Meaningful Literacy Activities

That little caterpillar sure has one busy week! You and your child will delight in one of the most beloved classic toddler books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by...

Interactive Toddler Books Kids Love: Great Literacy Activities for There’s a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

A monster?! In my book? Ah! Get it out! Get it out! Get it out! Make sure you follow all of the directions in the book very carefully in order to get that little monster...

Interactive Books for Kids: Literacy Activities for One of the Best, The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak

*Yawn* “Mommy! This book doesn’t have any pictures!” That is most likely going to be your child’s reaction when they see The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak for the...

Interactive Books for Toddlers: Exciting Learning Activities for Don’t Push the Button by Bill Cotter

Well, that sure is one bossy monster! And who does he think he is telling you not to press that button? You’ll do as you please, thank you very much! Welcome to the world...