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Lion in my Way | Language Fun for the Whole Family

Lion in my Way | Language Fun for the Whole Family

Looking for a game that’s fun for the whole family? You’ll love Lion in My Way from @eeboopieceandlove. This collaborative (and silly!) game encourages little ones to let their imagination and creativity run wild as they determine which tools will help them overcome various obstacles.…

Color Blocked: An Interactive Book About Colors!

Color Blocked: An Interactive Book About Colors!

We love finding books that will engage young minds while teaching important developmental skills! Color Blocked is an interactive, exciting book that is packed with vibrant illustrations, as well as tons of opportunities to playfully: learn about colors introduce color mixing practice following directions build…

Books That Encourage Movement | From Head to Toe

Books That Encourage Movement | From Head to Toe

One of our favorite books that encourages movement is From Head to Toe by Eric Carle. It’s filled with animal actions for kiddos to imitate, making it a fun and engaging way to: strengthen big muscles, learn new vocabulary, work on coordination, balance, and following…

Purposeful Play with Apps!

Purposeful Play with Apps!

Turn screen time into meaningful play by using apps that encourage social interactions! A couple of our favorites are Toca Birthday Party and Toca Tea Party from @tocaboca. Using these engaging apps during play with others presents natural opportunities for children to build vocabulary and…

“What Can You Do with a Paleta?”

“What Can You Do with a Paleta?”

“What Can You Do with a Paleta?” by Carmen Tafolla, is filled with stunning illustrations and descriptive text that take us on a playful journey through a young girl’s neighborhood as we discover the many things that we can do with a paleta, the traditional…

Colin Chameleon

Colin Chameleon

Colin Chameleon is a sweet and silly story that littles of all ages will love. In this book, after he is accidentally stomped and nibbled on by his animal friends. Colin realizes that he needs to find a way to stand out… so he makes…

The Thankful Book

The Thankful Book

11/1This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission (at no additional cost). Around this time of year, “What are you thankful for?” is a question we hear a…

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission (at no additional cost). “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” tells the story of a thoughtful zookeeper and his adorable…

Melissa and Doug “Poke-A-Dot” Books

Melissa and Doug “Poke-A-Dot” Books

This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission (at no additional cost). The best books for your learning kiddo are interactive! You must check out Melissa and Doug’s…