https://www.amazon.com/Things-Before-Youre-Journal-Activities/dp/1797224646 This interactive journal offers lots of ideas for engaging activities for families with young children, sparking curiosity and fun. With engaging prompts and plenty of room to record memories, it makes it easy to explore their world through various small activities. From geting a library card to visiting a museum to being out in nature, this is an easy way for families with young kids to travel, conne

This week, with the Olympics starting and Valentine's Day coming up, we have 2 book suggestions, one telling a story of Olympic athletes, and another hilighting love. https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Gold-Guide-Winter-Olympics/dp/1638461805 This book, put together by USA Today and Pediment Publishing, makes Olympic sports exciting and interesting for kids, with pages of vibrant photos and athlete profiles. Perserverance, teamwork and believing dreams can come true are central t

https://strangerinthewoods.com/product/stranger-in-the-woods-10th-anniversary-edition/ I purchased this book years ago, when my youngest kids were small, and they always enjoyed the story and the photographs. This timeless book has been saved in our library for the next generation, still relevant, still enjoyable. A Stranger in the Woods, by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick, solves the mystery of a stranger(s) in the woods, snacking undetected on a snowman's carrot nose. The 1

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening In this beautifully illustrated picture book of Robert Frost's poem, a traveler pauses to appreciate the tranquil beauty in the snowy woods, even though he still has a long way to complete his journey. A lovely book for all ages.

What a Small Cat Needs In What a Small Cat Needs, we meet a kitten who discovers what it needs in it's life: eyes, ears, food, sun, but most of all, unconditional love found in human companionship. A simple, emotionally resonant story for young readers, written and illustrated by Natalia Shaloshvili.

Share Some Kindness. Bring Some Light There's extraordinary power in being kind. The message of this lovely little book is simple. "When life gets dark as winter's night, share some kindness, bring some light." In this tale, a misunderstood bear and a little girl discover the gift of kindness, and that it can only come from the heart. Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Scott is the perfect message for any time of year. For ages 3-6

The Red Sweater What to do when you get a gift that's not quite what you were expecting? The Red Sweater by Janice Garden Macdonald gives an option highlighting a message of charity and giving to others in a delightful little read young children will enjoy!

Balloons Over Broadway Balloons over Broadway is such a fun read this time of the year. An engaging story about the man, Tony Sarq, who is responsible for creating the giant balloon floats famously featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. A bonus of this book is the illustrations. A great read for all ages. Written and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.

Turkey Trouble seems to be a fitting book for this time of year! This is a story about a turkey who gets creative to avoid becoming the main course on the Thanksgiving menu on the farm where he lives. Find out his creative solution that makes everyone happy. Written by Wendi SIlvano and illustrated by Lee Harper. For ages 3-6.

Room on the Broom A whimsical Halloween read about a witch and her cat, the adventures they encounter, and friends they meet when a routine broom ride gets interesting on a windy day. Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Axel Scheffler. Ages 3-7.

A delightful book about a little acorn's adventure that begins when he leaps from his Oak tree and follows him until he completes a...

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World What’s a young girl to do when she decides to make an apple pie and the local market is...

The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming, Illustrated by Nicola Slater The Leaf Thief  is a charming autumn story about a curious little squirrel...