Books

Calm Down Counting – Interview with Author Suzanne Elson

Calm Down Counting – Interview with Author Suzanne Elson

March 10th 2025 is the release date for the highly anticipated debut picture book by Canadian author Suzanne Elson, Calm Down Counting. The story follows a little girl whose anxiety around bugs would keep her from enjoying a family camping trip, if not for the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique her mother teaches her for managing anxious

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The Importance of Storybooks and SEL Books for Children

The Importance of Storybooks and SEL Books for Children

By Glenn A. Johnson Introducing children to storybooks has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of early development. Stories entertain, ignite imagination, and lay the foundation for literacy. But books are more than just tales of adventure or whimsy. They are vital tools for teaching empathy, problem-solving, and social-emotional learning (SEL). SEL books, in particular,

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Review: Big Sister, Long Coat by Nelly Buchet

Review: Big Sister, Long Coat by Nelly Buchet

Let me preface this review by specifying that I am an only child… but this book made me wish I had a big sister! Nelly Buchet, herself a middle sister, takes on the voice of a small child to tell this adorable story in very few words. Big Sister and Little Sister keep having to

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