May is for celebrating Mother's Day! Here are some picture books that honor the journey of motherhood, in many different and special ways.

It's National Poetry Month! Reading poetry aloud is a really fantastic way to help children develop literacy skills, boost vocabulary, and practice oral language. Read for some of my favorite poetry picture books to read at home!

It's finally springtime! It's warming up outside and life is blooming back into action. Here are some brand new picture books all about the joys of spring.

Carnival Queen is a wonderful picture book about a little girl celebrating an ancestral family tradition: Carnival! She is distressed when she encounters an issue with her costume, but her community comes through and she ends up with a more beautiful dress than she expected!

Reading doesn't have to look any particular way! No matter the format, what matters the most is sharing stories in ways that work for your family. Mixing and matching how you read keeps things fresh and allows children to experience books as something flexible, enjoyable, and immersive.