Children’s Books about South Carolina

Being from South Carolina means I have a love for the coast as well as good pimento cheese.  South Carolina boasts wonderful fiction writers, like Pat Conroy, but I’ve been interested in what children’s books about South Carolina, and I found a few familiar illustrations as well as more current ones! Check out theses beautiful… Continue reading Children’s Books about South Carolina

Celebrate America: 12 Great Picture Books for the 4th of July

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching this year; while many of us may be celebrating on vacation, it’s always a great time to introduce new books and history to children.  There are many, many great chapter books and historical fictions for young people to read about the broad history of the U.S.A, but thought… Continue reading Celebrate America: 12 Great Picture Books for the 4th of July

Things that Go!

Around here, our toddler loves anything that moves! We have many books about various subjects; but, he happens to LOVE books about trains, planes, tractors, and anything that goes.  We’ve rounded up our favorites here which are also classics that many children may enjoy.  Steam Train, Dream Train You may notice that many of these… Continue reading Things that Go!

Best Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Linking up with The Children’s Bookshelf for fun posts on children’s books! Board books are the best way to get a baby or toddler interested in reading and pictures; they have simple messages, (usually) rhyming language, and great illustrations. Plus, board books are usually the number choice for a teething child to gnaw on.  Here… Continue reading Best Board Books for Babies & Toddlers