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Storytime Theme: Hugs & Kisses (2023 update)
This is the perfect storytime theme for Valentine’s Day or anytime you need the kids to get a few extra snuggles from their caregivers! With a focus on hugs and kisses, this storytime theme is super sweet. Plus, some of the characters are just absolutely adorable! And while there are…
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Top Ten Tuesday: First Crush Middle Grade Novels
It’s a Valentine’s Day freebie for Top Ten Tuesday today. And at first, I was at a loss as to what to share today. But then, I realized that first crushes was a perfect theme for today’s Top Ten Tuesday. Some might think that middle grade readers are too young…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Picture Books About Self-Love
This week is a Valentine’s freebie for Top Ten Tuesday. There are so many directions I could take this – middle grade friendships or YA couples. So rather than create another typical “contemporary romance books” (which I love), I wanted to share some really great books for young kids all…
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Four on Friday: Love
Today I’m sharing the love with a Four on Friday theme all about LOVE! There are probably hundreds of picture books about friendship, family, and love. Today I’m sharing just four adorable books for this Valentine’s Day that you can read with your own little one! Four on Friday: Love…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Picture Book Love
Here’s a list of picture books that focus on love – perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any day you want to spread some love)! Love by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Loren Long That’s Me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Teagan White Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen…
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Top Ten Tuesday: YA Romance
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell I love Rainbow Rowell’s writing style with this quirky couple. The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen My first Sarah Dessen read and the one I believe will always be my favorite! The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon I just finished…
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25 Titles to Celebrate Valentine's Day
A great list of picture books about love, family, kindness, and friendship to share for Valentine’s Day (or any day of the year)!
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Picture Book Month Theme: Holidays
You’ll be seeing a lot of picture books on my blog throughout the month of November as we celebrate Picture Book Month. You’ll definitely want to check out the website as picture book authors and illustrators will be posting an essay each day about the importance of picture books! Check…
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Blogging From A to Z: Hugs
During the month of April, I’ll be participating in the Blogging From A to Z Challenge. My theme for the month is Storytime Plans From A to Z. Each plan will have eight stories as well as four songs, fingerplays or rhymes to match the theme! As you can see,…
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Unexpected Valentine’s Day Stories
Although not your typical Valentine’s Day stories these are all stories that speak to the power of love among families, friends, and communities. And if you haven’t read or shared these Unexpected Valentine’s Day Stories with your loved ones, then head out to your favorite library or bookstore and share…
