This wonderful season is officially here and I have some great books for families to read and enjoy. They are all picture books or board books. The picture books are geared for ages three through eight unless otherwise indicated. The board books are best for ages one through five.
Books
More Books Features
Book Chat with Julie: Fall Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
I’m so excited that fall is here! It’s the perfect weather to get cozy with a new book and your favorite soft blanket. This month, I have two recommendations for you of books you will not be able to put down once you start reading.
Spooky Fun Halloween Books
I have collected some of the best books for this holiday that will be good for all ages. The next two reviews will also list more Halloween books that will span the age spectrum for kids and families both to enjoy.
Best Board Books for Young Children
One of the best times to read to children is when they’re 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.
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. I’m 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 I’d like to recommend.
“Getting Along at School” 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 crisis—prolonged because she brought up reasons for disbelief while I countered with reasons for belief,—I had a moment of clarity: We were not talking about the same thing.