One of the best times to read to children is when theyâre newborns. Babies learn much when being read to, such as language, attention span, verbal cues, and much more. The following books are all board books unless otherwise indicated.
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Book Chat with Julie: Books to Fall for This September
I can hardly believe that summer vacation is over, kids are back in school, and fall is nearly upon us. Iâm looking forward to cooler temperatures and the crunch of leaves under my feet, as well as all the books that are set to be released! This month I have two books Iâd like to recommend.
âGetting Along at Schoolâ Books
School time can be a wonderful time for children to not only learn educationally, but also learn how to socialize and make friends. The following books have some great examples to help children share, deal with feelings bad and good, accept, agree, feel good about themselves, show kindness and more. The books are all picture books and best suited for ages four though eight.
Searching for God (Instead of Ideas About Him)
During a recent and prolonged discussion with someone undergoing a faith crisisâprolonged because she brought up reasons for disbelief while I countered with reasons for belief,âI had a moment of clarity: We were not talking about the same thing.
Helpful Books for Going Back to School
The beginning of school is exciting but also a bit scary for many, especially youngsters-- going to school for the first time. Here are some new and helpful books to qualm the fears and help make the first day fun. All are picture books and good for ages five through seven unless otherwise indicated.
Book Chat with Julie: Books for Your End of Summer Reading List
Itâs hard to believe the end of summer is just around the corner. This month I have three books youâll want to put on your end-of-summer reading list.
Fabulous Fiction to Finish Off the Summer
With school coming up faster than many kids desire, here are some fabulous fiction books of different genres for kids and for families to read aloud together. The ages are best suited for ages eight and above unless otherwise indicated.