Daddy Book Blog Entry #2 Hello, this is Brian with Childrensbookstore.com. Most parents deal with the issue of children wanting to sleep in our beds. For a lot of people it’s a battle. Well, um, not for us (thanks to my snoring). On road trips and vacations, we typically stay in one-bedroom villas or hotel […]
Seven Habits Series – Habit #1 Hello, this is Brian with Childrensbookstore.com. If this blog post is not here next week it is because Stephen Covey, creator of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People brand, effectively convinced me that my new Seven Habits of Highly Literate Kids blog series is a direct copyright infringment. […]
Daddy Book Blog Entry #1 Hello, this is Brian with Childrensbookstore.com. My kids absolutely love storytime with daddy, and I love storytime with my kids. I love to bring books to life for my children, and act out all the silly voices. My daughter particularly thinks it’s “super silly” when I talk in a high, […]
New York Times, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Boston Globe children’s books bestseller lists are just a few of the many lists that we have to tell us what are the best and hottest children’s books on the market. But what does a bestseller list really tell you? Are bestselling children’s books really the best […]
All of the greatest authors in history started somewhere. The ideas that we get from our earliest influences are ones that we keep with us for our entire lifetime. Inspiration can come from all sources; some of the stories that have stuck with me most profoundly are the stories I explored as a child. When […]
There are many reasons for children to read. It not only starts them on a path to a lifetime of learning, but it also helps them become more diverse individuals. Some children don’t like to read, and getting them started can be difficult. It is very important to introduce these children to forms of literature […]
The best gift a parent can give their child is a love of reading. The younger you start your children off reading, the more apt they will be readers for life. If your child avoids reading, there are a few things you can do to try and transition them into getting more enjoyment out of […]
“What should my child be reading?” This is a question that I have heard many times before. Figuring out what material is right for your child can be very complicated. Every child will enjoy different books and there is no tried and true method of determining which literature is best for your child. The best […]
The library is a vital resource that your children will get to know well over the years. My grandmother used to take me to the library every week and we would pick out new books. Over time, the library changed from a place to find entertainment to a place to learn. At school the library […]
Reading is very important for children. It is the place that many of us discovered our imagination. The first sparks of fantasy that ignited our dreams. As a child, I loved reading, but looking back I was very set in my ways about what I would read. It was not until later in life, about […]