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Books have a magical power to transport the reader into any world at any given point in time. We can sit at home and become completely immersed in somebody else's life. Best of all, books help to expand our understanding of different people and cultures as well as ourselves. When we read a story as a child, it becomes a part of our own identity. Reading a diverse range of books exposes children to an array of characters with different perspectives. This helps give children a heart for everyone, thus assisting in developing empathy. (De, @booksandbabycinos)
Embracing Our Differences - December Suggestions
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10… A study several years ago by researchers from the Institute of Education in London found that children who receive bedtime stories from their parents as infants perform better in vocabulary and spelling but also in maths. Reading supports numeracy. Books are full of numbers and images for counting. (Kim, @bookbairn)
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Goldfish on Vacation...
Title: Goldfish on Vacation
Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Illustrator: Leo Espinosa
Age Group: 3-6
Synopsis: The fountain in the park is covered in scum and trash but when it’s turned into a summer home for local goldfish it will bring a neighborhood together.The Lowdown:
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KidLit Picks’ Suggestions ...
When I’m choosing books for my kids, I always reach for the storybooks first – that’s what I grew up loving to read. But experts say children will thrive if they read more non-fiction too. Factual texts teach children about the world we live in, …
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Here We Are...
Title: Here We Are
Author/Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Age Group: 3-6
Synopsis: A subtly amusing introduction to living on the planet earth.The Lowdown:
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Bug has been very interested in what Peanut will or will not do once she decides to make an appearance. What will she eat? Will she be …