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Little Mommy – A Month of Cozy Books

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There was a time when all three of us could quote the entire text of The Little Golden Book Little Mommy from memory. When Caroline went through her baby doll phase, she wanted to read this book and look at the pictures all of the time. When I picked the book up off the shelf to write this post and started reading it aloud, David and I remembered much of it with only a little prompting. Little Mommy Little Mommy begins: This is my house and I am the mommy.My children are Annabelle, Betsy, and Bonny. And so begins the daily life of the … [Read more...] about Little Mommy – A Month of Cozy Books

Good Night, Little Bear – A Month of Cozy Books

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Good Night, Little Bear was one of Caroline's favorite stories for a stretch of time. This classic Little Golden Book has many things to love about it and fits perfectly into A Month of Cozy Books series.Just as with the two surprising reasons I loved the Little Bear television series and DVDs, there is a lot of similarity between the bear family in this book and our family. For starters, it is a bear family with an only child and I always appreciate it when I can find stories that reflect our family. There are also some similarities in the … [Read more...] about Good Night, Little Bear – A Month of Cozy Books

Two Little Gardeners – A Month of Cozy Books

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Two Little Gardeners is a Little Golden Book we discovered when Caroline was quite young. You can tell from the fact that our beloved copy has no trademark gold covering left on the spine that it was, shall we say, well read and well loved.Truthfully, this was one of her favorite books for some time. We read it over and over again. She would also spend a lot of time by herself just poring over the details of the illustrations (artistic child that she is). Two Little Gardeners The story begins after the snow melts in the spring when the … [Read more...] about Two Little Gardeners – A Month of Cozy Books

Sleep Tight Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

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I don't remember where I first discovered Sleep Tight Farm, but I knew it was a story I wanted to add to my picture book library and share with my readers. Written by Eugenie Doyle and illustrated by Becca Stadtlander, it is about a farm family preparing for winter.It is cozy in so many ways and a natural addition to A Month of Cozy Books. Sleep Tight Farm The December days shorten and darken. We are busy putting the farm to bed.So begins Sleep Tight Farm, a delightful book about one family's preparations around their farm as winter … [Read more...] about Sleep Tight Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

Christmas in the Country – A Month of Cozy Books

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Christmas in the Country is a delightful picture book by Cynthia Rylant and Dianne Goode. It will make a wonderful addition to your holiday reading.This charming story tells of the author's Christmas experiences while living with her grandparents in a small white house in the country. The girl tells of anticipating and celebrating Christmas while living with her grandfather and grandmother in the country. Christmas in the Country Their celebrations are simple. The grandfather always cuts down a tree from the woods. The girl and her … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Country – A Month of Cozy Books

The Year at Maple Hill Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

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The Year at Maple Hill Farm combines two fun themes - farm animals and going through a calendar year. The combined talents and distinctive style of Alice and Martin Provenson shine through in this wonderfully illustrated picture book.There is lots of cozy in The Year at Maple Hill Farm so it was easy to add it to A Month of Cozy Books! The Year at Maple Hill Farm The Provensons take the reader through their farm, focusing on a few aspect of it. They introduce children to the animals and how they have different roles to play on the farm. … [Read more...] about The Year at Maple Hill Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

Bunny’s Book Club – A Month of Cozy Books

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I happened upon Bunny's Book Club at the local bookstore one afternoon. It was another one of those love at first sight type books that I decided to bring home. Written by Annie Silvestro and illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss, it's a cute tale of what happens when a bunny discovers books.(Annie Silvestro is also the author of Mice Skating, another darling book I've included in my A Month of Cozy Books series.) Bunny's Book Club Bunny discovered the joy of books when one of the librarians read to children outside during the warmer months. He … [Read more...] about Bunny’s Book Club – A Month of Cozy Books

Mice Skating – A Month of Cozy Books

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Mice Skating falls into the category of instant favorite. It is so incredibly charming that I can't imagine a child not liking it (or an adult who enjoys children's picture books!).Author Annie Silvestro and illustrator Teagan White have teamed up to create a truly delightful book. The story is meaningful and the illustrations are charming. Mice Skating Unlike the rest of the field mice who head for the underground during the cold winter months, Lucy loves winter. She feels completely alive during the colder months. (I think this is one … [Read more...] about Mice Skating – A Month of Cozy Books

100 Books from Our New Home Library

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When we did our cozy home remodel, we changed our learning room into a library. In my dream home, I would have a large library filled with built-in bookshelves from floor to ceiling. Instead, we have several places where we keep our books including what you see below.Because our book space is limited, we've had to be ruthless in keeping our book total to reasonable levels.We've weeded through our books continuously over the years so what is left is the best of the best.Here's a look at what we have in our library. Since the … [Read more...] about 100 Books from Our New Home Library

Two Picture Books for Highly Sensitive Children

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Having a highly sensitive child is a challenge, especially when she is younger. She can't fully explain what she feels and thinks. She is unable to think abstractly about topics in the way an adult can so it can be difficult to sort out exactly what is going on. That's why picture books for highly sensitive children can be a powerful way to help children begin to understand their hard-to-express feelings and experiences. Picture Books for Highly Sensitive Children Someone asked me about picture books for highly sensitive children in the … [Read more...] about Two Picture Books for Highly Sensitive Children

5 Picture Books About Character for Girls {Free Printables}

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I had the opportunity to receive five picture books around a particular theme of my choosing that would work well for a unit study. I selected picture books about character for girls.I received these books for free from Candlewick Press and was compensated for my time to review them and write this post. The content is all mine and I was not required to give a positive review. Picture Books About Character I selected five books that look at character for girls from many different perspectives. Each book is completely different from the … [Read more...] about 5 Picture Books About Character for Girls {Free Printables}

How To Talk With Your Daughter About Puberty

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When you held that little baby in your arms, did you ever imagine you would get to the day when you had to think about how to talk with your daughter about puberty? And yet here it is.I think it is especially important to discuss hormones and the emotional aspects associated with puberty if you have a highly sensitive daughter. These girls feel everything in a magnified way and that certainly goes for the impact puberty will have on their emotional and mental health. The movie Inside Out was a great launching pad for many discussions in our … [Read more...] about How To Talk With Your Daughter About Puberty

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