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13 Picture Books About Bugs

13 Picture Books About Bugs

Bugs are all around us. They’re in our yards, on the streets, and sometimes even in our own homes (yikes!). If you have a bug fan in your life, they’ll probably love reading books all about insects and bugs. I’ve compiled a list of my 13 favourite picture books about bugs. My toddler enjoys getting up close to see any creepy-crawly. Just the other day in the garden he was holding an earthworm and had found an earwig! He was…

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The Best High-Contrast Board Books for Babies

The Best High-Contrast Board Books for Babies

High-contrast board books are a great option for babies from newborn to six months old. Since their eyesight is still developing, the images in these books gives baby’s eyes something to focus on in their blurry little world. Make Tummy Time Last Longer You can just read these books to baby and talk about the pictures, but I really liked using these books during tummy time. Babies find them very engaging to look at and they tend to really hold…

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Six Books to Celebrate Canada Day

Six Books to Celebrate Canada Day

I love changing out the bookshelf in our living room to match themes such as seasons or holidays. Canada Day is just a few days away and our bookshelf is packed with some great reads from our local library. Of course, it isn’t complete without these six books to celebrate Canada Day. Borrow from the Library My favourite thing to do is use the ‘search catalogue’ tool on our library’s website and request a stack of new books. It saves…

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10 Board Books with Photos of Baby Faces

10 Board Books with Photos of Baby Faces

It’s true what they say. Babies just love to look at other babies! That’s why I’m compiling a list of the 10 board books with photos of baby faces. I have found that they are more drawn to actual photos of babies rather than illustrations. There’s just something about it that holds their attention and gets them babbling and interacting. It’s almost like they they’re discovering a new friend looking back at them from the pages of the book! These…

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10 Classic Books For Baby Shower Gifts

10 Classic Books For Baby Shower Gifts

Adding a board book or two is one of my favourite ways to round out a baby shower gift. It is so nice as a new parent to have a little bookshelf with a couple of books ready to go for when baby arrives and you’re eventually ready to begin reading together. It’s Never Too Early to Read to Your Baby There are endless reasons why reading with your little one is crucial. Not only is it a great way…

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