Every so often I choose to shine a spotlight on someone in the community that I think is doing amazing things or really deserves some recognition. Check back often to see emerging authors, illustrators, teachers and other community members who believe in reading with babies just as much as we do.
Once you read this book, you will hug your baby, and your baby will hug you back. It’s irresistible.
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The New York Times and the New York Public Library awarded these 10 titles the Best Illustrated Children’s Books 2023.
Although these picture books are for an older school aged child, they are a continuing trend to feature artists, illustrators and poets for our young children. Check this list complied by Nina Crews for the Read more…
Here’s a Tip of the Week from Reading With Babies featured on Mt. Sinai Parenting Center’s blog. I’m so grateful to have been invited to do this. My definition of reading includes anything a baby Read more…
Pat Cummings has just published her first middle grade novel, Trace. It’s a wonderful story full of pre-teens, friendships, family deaths and strengths, history, and Brooklyn. Oh, and a ghost. It’s full of richly observed/remembered Read more…
Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials, a fantasy trilogy I adored reading, clearly understands the vital importance of art and story in childrens’ lives. “Children need art and stories and poems and music as much Read more…
Written with two inspired collaborators, KJ Dell’Antonia and Rachel Payne, this guide might be the absolutely best resource for young families. What is better than sharing a picture book with a very young child? But Read more…
We are coming to the Family Holiday Season. When you travel with your young children, how do you entertain them? What do you pack? Do you let them use an ipad? And earphones? And what Read more…