As parents and grandparents, we all want the children in our lives to love reading. But let’s be honest: sometimes the messages coming from schools or social media can feel overwhelming. They can accidentally create a sense of pressure, gui…
Talking to children about death is a conversation most of us wish we never had to hold. When a loss occurs—or when a child begins asking those heavy, existential questions—it’s entirely normal to feel lost for words. We want to protect thei…
Talking to children about death is a conversation most of us wish we never had to hold. When a loss occurs—or when a child begins asking those heavy, existential questions—it’s entirely normal to feel lost for words. We want to protect thei…
Title: The Memory Book Author: Joanna Rowland Illustrator: Thea Baker Publisher: Beaming Books ISBN: 9781506457819 Review: Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things we all have to face. Death is and we can’t stop it from happen…
How we may die will always be a mystery but in these stories death is just weird. Title: History’s Weirdest Deaths Author: James Proud Publisher: Portable Press ISBN: 9781684127573 Review: Are you curious about death and some of its unusual…
How do you tell a child about death? This story helps children understand the concept of death. Title: Life and I A Story About Death Publisher: Little Gestalten ISBN: 9783899557718 Review: What is death to you? Is it a person or a thing? W…
Title: Apples for All Author: Mary Peterson Illustrations: Mary Peterson Publisher: Feeding Minds Press ISBN: 9781948898201 Review: Bobbi just loves applesauce and really wishes her Grandpa would grow an apple tree on his farm. Even though
Publisher: Feeding Minds Press Bobbi just loves applesauce and really wishes her Grandpa would grow an apple tree on his farm. Even though he already has lots of other fruit trees, he tells her that growing an apple tree can be a bit quirky…
Let’s be real: between endless scrolling and the latest "must-watch" streaming series, our attention spans are fighting for their lives. But there is something a screen just can’t replicate—the quiet, immersive magic of a physical book (or
Publisher: Planting People Growing Justice Every Saturday, Kofi loves hanging out with his Grandpa. They spend time reading books, playing music, and playing checkers. But this Saturday was a little different. Kofi had been saving up for a
Welcome back to Kristi's Book Nook! Today, I want to talk about something incredibly close to my heart, and something that underpins everything we celebrate here: reading. In our fast-paced, digital world, it’s easy to view reading as just
Title: Captain Courage And The Fear-Squishing Shoes Katie is new to her school and pretty shy when it comes to chatting with others. The classroom is buzzing with kids who love to raise their hands, answer questions, and share exciting news…