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    26 Alphabet Books for Families

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    There are approximately a bajillion alphabet books in existence. You can find an alphabet book on just about any topic. Granted, some are better than others, but overall there are more than most people will ever see. If you’re lucky your local library or independent bookstore might have a whole…

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    24 Must-Have Books for Toddlers

    Last year I created two lists of must-have titles for babies – 0-6 months old and 7-12 months old. Now, as a huge proponent of early literacy and lifelong reading, I’ll let you in on a little secret, these books can be read to kids (and adults) of all ages!…

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    24 Must-Have Books for Babies (7-12 Months)

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    After talking briefly with a new momma/blogging friend, we brainstormed creating a list like this for new parents who may not have any idea where to start when creating a library for their little one. If you’re looking for Goodnight Moon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, you won’t find them on this…

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    A to Z Challenge Survivor

    I survived the Blogging From A to Z Challenge of 2016!  Although it was a lot of work, I am so glad I got a chance to participate and really focus on writing a number of posts for future dates.  I wrote all of the posts in advance, the first…