Conni Strittmatter

Return to Spring, Return to Sports: 10 Stories Full of Celebrations and Competitions Dive into the start of spring with tales of holidays and sports activities

  Board Books   “The Easter Egg Is Missing!” by Cynthia Platt, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert Join children and their sweet bunny companion as they hunt for the prized golden egg that went missing from the Easter basket. Follow the little ones as they look outside in the birdhouse, the …

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Books About Caring, Stories Great for Sharing 11 Uplifting Titles for December Reading

Encourage tenacity and resiliency in your children with these spirited tales. — by Conni L. Strittmatter/Baltimore County Public Library Youth & Family Engagement Manager Board Books   “Sharing” by Yusuke Yonezu Children will discover that sharing is much more pleasant than being greedy. Different animals reveal the frustration of not …

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Schooltime Stories and Spooky Tales Conjure Up Reading Adventures With These 10 Books

Make back to school and Halloween memorable with these spirited book selections. Board Books   “Happy Halloween, Daniel Tiger!” by Angela C. Santomero Fans of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” will enjoy reading about Daniel Tiger and his neighborhood as they prepare for Halloween. Daniel Tiger and his neighbors are dressing up …

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Oh, Baby! and Picks for Summer Reading Sharing stories of new additions and adventures

Discover 10 books about babies and building life experiences this summer. Board Books “Daddy, Papa, and Me” by Lesléa Newman Filled with charming illustrations and rhythmic text, two fathers and their child have fun with activities such as painting, baking, flying paper, sewing and getting tucked into bed. “We’re Having …

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Celebrate Art in All Its Forms 10 Books to Inspire Children’s Interest in the Arts

Learn about the value of creative expression with this month’s selections. Board Books ‘Nature: Early Learning at the Museum’ by Nosy Crow, illustrated by the Trustees of The British Museum Toddlers will love learning with this beautiful and engaging book that uses items contained in The British Museum. Each page …

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