Beneath the still surface of a pond lies a magical world of mini-beasts—creeping, swimming, and darting through the water in ways that never fail to amaze kids (and grown-ups too!). I’ll never forget the first time I took my children pond dipping. We were all so...
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!...
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...
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,...
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...
Picture books for the winter solstice are one of my favourite ways to slow down and celebrate the shortest day of the year with kids. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice usually falls around December 21st and marks the official start of winter. While there...
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...
Looking for tree picture books for kids that inspire curiosity, kindness, and real connection to the natural world? This updated list rounds up beautifully illustrated read-alouds—both fiction and nonfiction—about forests, seasons, planting trees, and the hidden life...
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...
Most women experience moments of worry throughout their pregnancy and after having a baby. It’s very common and quite normal. After all, growing, birthing and caring for a little human is an intense experience that opens the door to a whole host of emotions. However,...
Water is an amazing liquid. It’s essential for every living thing on Earth, and without it our planet would look completely different. Help your child learn about the water cycle, water science, and water conservation with this carefully chosen list of 31 picture...
Discover the best fall picture books for kids—stories about apples, leaves, pumpkins, woodland animals, and cozy harvest traditions your family will love.
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...
In our home, winter mornings are slow and gentle. When the world outside is dark and frosty, we linger a little longer over breakfast, filling our bellies with warm oatmeal and hot tea. Then we curl up together on the couch under a big, cozy blanket and ease into the...
This books list highlights our most favourite Christmas picture books that have a Christian theme.
These heartwarming Christmas pictures books are bound to bring holiday magic and Christmas cheer into your home.