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Ultimate list of Montessori-friendly books for babies and toddlers

14 August 2023 Emma Comments 0 comment

In the early stages of a child’s development, books play a crucial role in shaping their understanding of the world. Montessori education emphasizes the importance of providing children with rich, engaging, and developmentally appropriate materials. The Montessori philosophy usually has a preference for real images and photographs over illustrations. In this blog post, I will outline the concept of Montessori-friendly books for babies toddlers a d highlight their benefits, before recommending some must-have titles that have real photographs and align…

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The power of play roars to life in When A Dragon Moves In

10 August 2023 Emma Comments 0 comment

A book review of When A Dragon Moves In Author: Jodi Moore Illustrator: Howard McWilliam Publisher: Flash Light Press Summary of When A Dragon Moves In When A Dragon Moves In by author Jodi Moore and illustrator Howard McWilliam, is a charming tale of friendship that’s filled with laughter and playful antics. The charming tale begins with a young boy and his family arriving at the beach, carrying a cooler, an umbrella, beach chairs, and towels. The boy, with his…

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The 6 Best Children’s Book Illustration Mediums of All Time

24 June 2023 Emma Comments 0 comment

What is your favourite picture book and why? Whatever your answer, it’s probably a picture book with outstanding illustrations. Classic children’s books such as The Wind in the Willows, The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Where the Wild Things Are are classic for a reason. It comes down to the illustrations. Sure, the text of the story is very important too, but it’s true what they say, a picture really is worth a thousand words. With fewer words, or even none…

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Six Easy Tips for Creating a Picture Book

12 April 2023 Emma Comments 0 comment

Steps to help you start your first picture book Thirty-two pages. That’s the industry standard for the number of pages in a children’s picture book. While it might not seem like a vast quantity of pages to fill, there are a number of things to consider if you want to create a successful picture book that resonates with both children and their parents alike. In order to give you a running start, I am going to lay out six tips…

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Celebrate the Bond Between Grandparent and Child in ‘Adventures with Grandpa’

10 April 2023 Emma Comments 0 comment

‘Adventures with Grandpa’ Author: Rosemary Mastnak In ‘Adventures with Grandpa’ by Rosemary Mastnak, a little boy peeks inside his grandfather’s shed where a day filled with exciting adventure awaits. As the little boy looks in, the reader sees the shed is crammed with curiosities and magic. ‘Adventures with Grandpa’ is feast for the eyes and the imagination. Whether they’re pretending to battle dragons or race fast cars, this little boy and his grandpa are making memories that will last a…

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Rock Away To A Sweet, Gentle Rhythm in “Sing, Mama, Sing”

16 November 2022 Emma Comments 0 comment

Sing, Mama, Sing Author: Anne Delgado Illustrator: Elen Khalatyan Cozy up in a soft chair and rock away to “Sing, Mama, Sing”, a soothing, rhythmic picture book by Anne Delgado and Elen Khalatyan. This rhyming story celebrates the precious bond between mother and child with gentle, calming images and a repetitive story. “Sing, Mama, sing, I hear your song. Right here with you is where I belong.” Sing, Mama, Sing by Anne Delgado and Elen Khalatyan Let’s Rock and Dance…

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Inspired to Take Action with ‘The Mess That We Made’

16 October 2022 Emma Comments 0 comment

The Mess That We Made Author: Michelle Lord Illustrator: Julia Blattman Publisher: Flashlight Press Landfills Piled High Spilling Into The Oceans The Mess That We Made, by Michelle Lord and Julia Blattman, begins with four children in a small boat floating in the middle of a massive, patch of garbage in the ocean. As the waste swirls around them, we see fish eating plastic bottle caps before being gobbled up by seals and fishing nets and plastic grocery bags tangling…

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Author Karen Henton Talks Character Creation and Picture Book Marketing

15 September 2022 Emma Comments 0 comment

The Snozzeralls. They have wacky names and wild adventures! Karen Henton is the author behind this unique series of picture books focusing on this little green family. The Snozzeralls live inside a human nose, and get up to all sorts of mischief as they explore; offering young readers an incredibly unique introduction to human anatomy. Here is Author Karen Henton talking everything from Snozzamumma’s apron to picture book marketing in our Q & A together. 1.Tell me a little bit…

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16 Meaningful Anti-Bullying Books to Develop Kindness and Empathy

14 September 2022 Emma Comments 0 comment

With the school year back on, I thought it was the perfect time to round up a list of anti-bullying books. Bullying happens to 1 in every five students, according to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Centre. The intentional aggressive behaviour is incredibly harmful and that’s why it’s so important to talk to children about it, even from a young age. These books will not only help kids understand how to respond to bullying and teasing but will also give them…

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Battle Picky Eating with ‘The Superheroes On Your Plate’

13 September 2022 Emma Comments 0 comment

The Superheroes On Your Plate Author: Tansy Boggon Illustrator: Emma Hay Foods Fight It Out To Be The Best It’s a very competitive contest as all of the foods from the food groups battle it out in ‘The Superheroes On Your Plate‘ by Tansy Boggon and Emma Hay. The fats begin the fight before the fruits jump into the spotlight. Next come the veggies and proteins and finally the grains take a stab at the top title. Before a winner…

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