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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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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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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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Five Authors that Illustrate Beautiful Picture Books

Five Authors that Illustrate Beautiful Picture Books

Every week we visit the public library and return home with two very large bags of books. It is no secret that we love books, all sorts of books. Yet, there are some books that are so beautiful and captivating that we return to them, time and time again. These...

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