Sweet Picture Books That Celebrate Dads →
Sweet Picture Books That Celebrate Dads →
Yes, online references make homework easier and faster for kids, but there is a case to be made for meandering through the alphabet with a print dictionary.
While my daughter's storybooks opened doors into worlds of imagination, nonfiction books opened doors into someplace even weirder and more wonderful — our world.
I haven’t always been aware of how my actions are imprinting values on others, especially younger people around me who I think aren’t paying attention. They are. What I do, it turns out, matters.
As I’ve watched my own kids engage with the picture books on their bookshelves, I’ve noticed numerous times when a book has ignited a spark in their eye — perhaps a realized truth or a shot of confidence.
Can it be a lot of work to find author events? Yes. Is the experience of attending worth all that effort? YES. YES, YES, YES. Here's why.
Opening up Little House in the Big Woods to read aloud to my daughter was like reliving my childhood all over again — except this time I was the mom, watching someone else discover this world I loved.
In an age of mass market everything, our local bookstore is an oasis.
One hundred percent fantasy, one hundred percent escapism, and one hundred percent perfect for me at that precise moment in time.
Reading is my way of finding quiet in the bustle of the holidays. It changes our focus from the presents and reminds us of the messages of the season.
We parents have all been told of the myriad benefits to our children of being read to — an early introduction to stories is a bedrock of literacy. But what of the benefits to parents?
My dad’s made-up stories were a source of joy to me throughout my childhood, adding a touch of magic to the realities of our long-distance connection. They remain one of my favorite memories of childhood.
In honor of Grandparents Day, we asked the Brightly Contributors to share the books their kids have loved reading most with their grandparents.
