Board Book “123s of Art” by Sabrina Hahn Pairing famous artworks and numbers 1 to 20, this book offers opportunities to practice counting and introduces readers to art from around the world. The book is laid out with one page of text per number; the following page offers a …
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Feel the Love for Good Books
Fuel your children’s passions for reading with summer camp and Valentine’s Day tales — By Conni L. Strittmatter/Baltimore County Public Library Youth & Family Engagement Manager. Board Books “Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?” by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade Fans of “Where Do Diggers …
Read More »Books About Caring, Stories Great for Sharing
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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This time of year lends itself well to the telling of a tale or two. While we tend to go for the obvious ghost story, here are some titles that welcome fall in other ways. Board/Toddler ‘Touch and Feel Fall’ This book’s lively illustrations and vivid photographs will catch a toddler’s …
Read More »Schooltime Stories and Spooky Tales
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 …
Read More »Columbia Native Publishes Jewish Holiday-Themed Chapter Books for Kids
Saralee Siegel is a girl with an incredible sense of smell. That sense of smell takes her on adventures through a Jewish holiday-themed chapter book series, written by Columbia native Elana Rubinstein. The series so far has two books, “Once Upon an Apple Cake” and “Starlight Soup,” the latter of …
Read More »Head Back To School With Books
Ease the return-to-school jitters with stories about schooltime adventures. Board Book “Pete the Kitty’s First Day of Preschool” by Kimberly and James Dean Pete the Kitty is getting ready for his first day of preschool in this fun and colorful board book. Armed with his school supplies, snacks and a …
Read More »Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with Your Kids at These Five Baltimore Bookshops
Some children are natural bookworms, while others might need a little more encouragement to read. No matter which way your child leans, make reading something to celebrate on National Book Lovers Day, Aug. 9 We explored five Baltimore bookshops that will get your child excited about books while teaching them …
Read More »Oh, Baby! and Picks for Summer Reading
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 …
Read More »Baltimore County Public Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to Build Early Literacy Skills
Children don’t usually start formal education until ages 5 or 6, but the years before this period are critical for brain development and literacy skills. To help set up children on the path to a bright future, Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has introduced “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” a new …
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