Winter

Celebrating the Beauty of Winter with Bright Winter Night!

As I write this, my area is being buried under lake effect snow. Some areas nearby have received 77 inches (and counting) in the last day. Luckily, we are used to snow, so we can still see the beauty...Read More »


New Winter Books for Kids

Winter can be a really beautiful time of year. (If you are like us and you live in a snowy area, you know that it can be easy to forget that when you are shoveling your driveway, or going...Read More »


Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves

Evergreen trees are so beautiful and regal. Especially when they are standing strong against the snowy winter weather. Today we are sharing a book that explores the legend behind why evergreen trees get to keep their leaves, and pairing...Read More »


New Snow Books for Kids

We live in an area that gets a ton of snow, so we love reading books about snowmen, snow days, and playing in the snow. So I’m excited to share this list of new snow books for kids that...Read More »


Jump into Winter with First Snow!

Snow days can offer beautiful sights, as well as a chance to have all kinds of winter fun. We get a lot of snow where we live, so I love finding children’s books about snow that celebrate all the...Read More »


Exploring Winter with Little Owl's Snow

The start of winter can be exciting. As some animals begin to hibernate, others get to enjoy the snow and and the beauty and excitement that it brings with it. Today’s book follows a sweet little owl as he...Read More »


Celebrating the Winter Wonderland with The Snowy Nap

Wintertime brings some beautiful sights. From shimmering icicles to smooth frozen ponds, the snow and ice can create a lovely view. While some animals are out enjoying the winter weather, others hide away until the warmer spring days. Today’s...Read More »


The Best Christmas Books & Activities for Families!

I love the holidays! Holiday books make up a large part of our collection of Christmas books. To help families get into the holiday spirit and keep learning during the Christmas season, I decided to gather some of my...Read More »


New Christmas Books Your Family Will Love!

Christmas is right around the corner, which means it is almost time to break out the holiday books! I love reading Christmas and holiday books with my daughter, so I am always excited to check out the new Christmas...Read More »


Celebrate the Olympic Spirit with Books on Winter Sports!

I love the Olympics. The world comes together to watch people fulfill their lifelong goals and cheer them on. The pride in representing your country, the beautiful routines and tricks being performed and the incredible range of emotions on...Read More »


Getting Through Winter with Frederick!

The long winter months can really start to get you down and make you miss the bright and sunshiny days of spring and summer. The story of Frederick by Leo Lionni combats these winter blues with bright colors and...Read More »


Enjoying the Snowy Days!

Snowy days can be full of wonder, excitement and fun. A fresh blanket of snow makes the world seem quiet and new. Give kids the opportunity to enjoy a snowy day, whether you have snow outside or not!

Snow has arrived where we live! We’ve been spending lots of time outside in the snow and trying to build snowmen. Each day our snowmen look a little different, which brings up the question addressed in today’s book!

Winter has arrived where we live. It’s time to bundle up before we go outside and play in the beautiful and fluffy snow. Today’s book gave us a chance to have some fun with the...Read More »


Best Christmas Board Books

Don’t forget the little ones when you are buying your holiday books! There are a wide variety of wonderful Christmas board books for babies and toddlers to enjoy during the holiday season. From touch and feel interactive books to...Read More »


Ring in the Holidays with Family Read-Alouds!

There are so many amazing books to read during the holiday season. From Santa Claus to snowmen and dreidels to trees, there are so many wonderful stories to share with children and get them excited for the season! I could...Read More »


Prepare for Winter with Hibernation Fun!

Winter means that it is hibernation season. While bears and animals prepare for the colder weather, those of us in cold climates prepare to do the same. Warm clothes, blankets and days spent inside are ahead of us. Today...Read More »