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What are the Differences Between Children's and Adult Literature?

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Why you should read nonfiction with your kid

Nonfiction picture books are an absolutely amazing way to introduce nonfiction reading to your child in a way that both you and your child will enjoy.  As an adult, the idea of reading nonfiction...

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How to Use Your Environment to Build Reading Skills

Print is all around us. Most of the time, adults have become immune to print and signs because we see so much text all the time that our brains filter it out as part of the environment. But to your...

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What are the Best Blocks for Toddlers and Kids?

Kids love to build towers and knock them down. There are so many different kinds of blocks that can be used for building (and demolishing!) great structures and you can choose a set based on what...

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What Toy Cars are Best for Toddlers and Preschoolers?

Toy cars will always be a favorite for kids; anything that "goes," really. But what to pick? So many options include small parts that break, require batteries, have nooks and crannies that pinch...

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Why Do Kids Learn Better Learning Through Rhymes and Songs?

Have you ever thought about what the actual meaning of that rhyme your child loves? Or the words to the song your kid makes you sing over and over? Most of the time rhymes and songs for children are...

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Why Does Building My Child’s General Knowledge Matter?

Your child is constantly acquiring knowledge, whether you intend them to or not. Their brains are absorbing and filing away data all around them, all the time. This information is informing them of...

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Hi! I'm Kaitlin. I am a Children's Services Librarian at in a large library system in California. I am passionate about early childhood development and literacy skills, teaching parents how to help their children develop a love of education and reading all sorts of children's literature. This is a space where I write about why these things matter, tips to help parents and recommend books I think your child will love.

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