If your child loves to read, loves libraries, and/or loves a specific book or series, and if their birthday is approaching, why not throw them an epic book-themed party? Check out these 5 neat ideas for hosting an epic birthday-book-bash! Invitations First step is to invite all those party guests! Follow these simple steps to
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Depending on where you are in the world right now, you may be celebrating Christmas, or Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, or a plethora of other celebrations that promote joy, love, faith, and unity. Depending on where you are in the world, you may be able to gather in large groups… or have to respect 5 person
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I remember getting my very first cellphone—a Nokia flip phone—at age 12. My mother remembers when her family got colour TV! But kids nowadays were practically born knowing how an iPad works. How do we get them off the screen without a fight? First things first: let’s work on our mindset. If we start screeching
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~A heartfelt piece by author Kalli Dakos~ As a reading specialist, I know that there are many reasons to read to my child. But the act of reading is profound when you look at the unexpected gifts of this kind of love. I read to my child because books will help her discover all that
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If you’ve been to an aquarium, you’ve probably seen coral, sharks, and even manta rays. Maybe you’ve studied hermit crabs or helped rescue a dolphin or two. But have you ever seen a grandma turn into the extinct ocean giant Megalodon? In The Adventures of Grandmasaurus – At the Aquarium Rescue Centre by Caroline Fernandez,
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If your kids are bouncing around in the library, munching on dirt and candy 24/7, or even bossing friends and siblings around, you may be looking for an accessible way to discuss appropriate behaviours. We have the solution for you: the Better Behaviour series by PJ Wright. Each of the 12 little books (complete with
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