Individuals with a growth mindset believe that they can learn through mistakes. They view hard work and perseverance as essential building blocks for intelligence. Picture books on the growth mindset that explain the values of grit, determination, and lifelong learning are an amazing way to develop it in everyone. Here I recommend 12 new diverse […]
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Teaching children the value of patience is important but can be a maddening task. Explore these children’s books to prompt discussions about patience. These lovely, sweet and fun picture books will help kids discover that good things take time, and are worth the wait. 1. Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems; Hyperion Books, 2014 K-Gr
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Starting a new school year can be hard. These picture books for the first day of school or back to school will help children know what to expect in new situations, cope with anxiety and fears, open discussions about school rules and routines, and make new friends. The books will also help teachers and students
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Reading picture books about communities, kindness, respect and sharing is a great way to teach young children about the benefits of the social contract. These 10 picture books about community, kindness, respect, and love encourage young readers to understand our connections and lend a hand with an open heart to those around you. 1. This
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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. There are many amazing books with Asian and Pacific Islander representation, by Asian and Pacific Islander authors and illustrators. Here we compiled a list of 20 new must-read children’s picture books published recently that celebrate the beauty
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Mother’s Day is around the corner. How do you celebrate Mother’s Day? If your perfect gift this Mother’s Day is spending time with your child or children, there’s no better way than reading a book together. These 10 sweet and touching multicultural picture books celebrate the special bond between a mom or a grandma and
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World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. These 10 best children’s picture books raise the awareness of water and environment protection. The reading recommendations are for children from 3 to 8 years old. 1. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade; Roaring Brook
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Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the Lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. In 2022 the Chinese New Year starts on
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My favorite way to learn about other cultures is through food. Cooking and eating is something we all have in common, and it’s something kids easily relate to. Reading about food from around the globe and cooking traditions is a great way to teach children to embrace and celebrate differences across race, ethnicity, gender, and
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Today is Meteor Watch Day! We’ve got the ultimate list of children’s picture books about space that capture the imagination of every child, perfect for space fans and young budding astronauts. Come check it out! 1. Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon, illustrated by Dapo Adeola; Random House Books, 2019 A comet will be visible tonight,
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