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Mud Picture Books for Kids

Mud Picture Books for Kids

Mud. Ooey gooey squishy goop that forms when dirt and water mix together. Mud has a magnetic force on children. It beckons them to scoop and slide their way into a magical and messy world of play. Books about mud are fun too, and that's what this post is all about!...

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Beautiful Spring Picture Books for Children

Beautiful Spring Picture Books for Children

Last update: March 2024 Spring is such an exciting season. Nature has escaped winter's icy grip and is bursting with new smells, colours and sounds. Every day in spring there is more to discover and see! Spending time outside is a wonderful way of experiencing spring...

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Whimsical Easter Picture Books for Children

Whimsical Easter Picture Books for Children

Every Easter my children look forward to receiving a new Easter themed picture book in their basket. It's a much loved Easter tradition in our home. There is no shortage of Easter themed picture books for children but if you are looking for stories that are magical,...

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A Big List of Beautiful Bird Picture Books for Children

A Big List of Beautiful Bird Picture Books for Children

Birds, with their songs, flight and feather, fill children with awe. Perhaps it's a robin collecting worms from dewy grass or the woodpecker tuk-tuk-tuking a nearby tree that first catch a child's attention, but once caught a world of wonder is opened. Noticing birds...

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Picture Books for the Winter Solstice

Picture Books for the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice typically occurs on or around December 21st. While there are many wonderful ways of celebrate the winter solstice with children,...

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Marvelous Mushroom Picture Books for Kids

Marvelous Mushroom Picture Books for Kids

Mushrooms are mysterious and marvelous. They aren't plants or animals, but belong to its own kingdom: fungi! There is so mush to learn about mushrooms and this list of mushrooms picture books is a great place to start. Not only are these books are all well written and...

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The Best List of Tree Picture Books for Children

The Best List of Tree Picture Books for Children

Trees are amazing plants. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, reduce airborne pollutants, bring water into soil, provide homes for wildlife, grow food, and prevent erosion. Trees make our planet, our cities and our families healthier and happier! This list of...

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30+ Inspirational Parenting Books for Raising Outdoor Kids

30+ Inspirational Parenting Books for Raising Outdoor Kids

Sometimes feeling motivated to get our kids outside can be a challenge. Maybe it's the weather, an illness, a new baby, our schedule, or our mood. During times like this, because it happens to even the outdoorsiest of parents, reach out for support and grab hold of a...

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Picture Books about Water Science and Conservation for Kids

Picture Books about Water Science and Conservation for Kids

Water is an amazing liquid! It's a life-force and without it our planet would looked very different. Help your child learn all about the importance of water with these wonderful picture books about water science and water conservation. There are water science books in...

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The Best List of Fall Picture Books for Children

The Best List of Fall Picture Books for Children

This list of fall picture books is simply the best because it contains books with words that weave magic and pictures that spark the imagination. These are the books that my children and I return to every autumn as we curl up under cozy blankets and watch the world...

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Charming St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Children

Charming St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Children

St. Patrick is probably on of the most well known saints of all times and over time his feast day, celebrated on March 17th, has become known as a celebration of all things Irish, green and magical. Below is a list of charming St. Patrick's Day picture books for...

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Magical Winter Picture Books for Children

Magical Winter Picture Books for Children

In our home, winter mornings are slow. After filling our bellies with warm oatmeal we snuggle together on the couch and slowly wake up to stories share aloud. Even as my children get older we still hold onto our winter morning ritual. Below are some of our favourite...

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100+ Must-Read Nature Books for Kids of All Ages

100+ Must-Read Nature Books for Kids of All Ages

The Earth is filled with so many curiosities and surprises. More than we can ever imagine! Children love to explore nature, and one way to fuel their sense of wonder and support their healthy appetite for knowledge is to supply them with many well written and...

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