Toddler storytime is more than reading and playing. It is a special time for your child to begin a lifetime of learning. Young children can understand words long before the can say them. Remembering that there are different developmental timelines or milestones for toddlers is important. These milestones influence the understanding and meaning of words […]
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Great Digital Comics & Graphic Novels for Kids
If your child is a fan of graphic novels, chances are you’ve walked out of the library carrying piles of them! But did you know your kids can also borrow graphic novels and comics digitally on your tablet, smart phone, or computer? It’s amazing, and it’s true. Bucks County residents can borrow up to ten […]
Favorite Movement Songs
Music adds something special to every occasion. Our storytimes are no exception! We always begin and end with a song. Often, we look for ways to incorporate movement and music because it perfectly complements the books we read. I’ve compiled a list of our favorite movement songs for our storytimes. How many of them do […]
Exploring Emotions Through Reading
Have you ever seen your little one go from happy to sad to angry back to happy in a split second? Our little ones experience an array of emotions over the course of a day, just like we might. Even though we understand that emotions are a part of us, sometimes we find it hard […]
I Survived “I Survived.” Now What?
A familiar problem: you’ve made it through all of Lauren Tarshis’ adrenaline-pumping historical fiction series that follows 20+ stories of kids doing their best to survive some of history’s most intense, disastrous moments. But now that the dust has settled, what are you supposed to read? What could possibly scratch that survival itch? Luckily, we […]
Books for the Road: Kids Edition
This summer, banish backseat squabbles, highway boredom, and endless refrains of “Are we there yet?” If you’re planning a long road trip with the family, audiobooks can make the journey as exciting as the destination! So, let the adventure begin!
Children’s Books By Celebrities
Psst… have you heard the latest Hollywood gossip? No?! Neither have we because we are too busy checking out our five favorite children’s books written by celebs instead. Oh, celebrities, they’re just like us. They go through airport security, and walk their dogs, and listen to podcasts. SAME! But whether they eat bread or take […]
The Benefits of Reading Graphic Novels
Graphic novels can be described as “novels using images, as well as words, to tell a story.” This genre includes so much more than the comic books it is usually associated with, and the popularity of graphic novels is on the rise with readers of all ages. But why should you read—or allow your child […]
Kids Books That’ll Make Grown-Ups Laugh, Too!
When bedtime rolls around it can feel like a never-ending process…baths, teeth to be brushed, pajamas, and then storytime. Doesn’t it feel like the kids always pick the longest book ever? Why not make storytime fun for you as well by reading the following books together?
Small Details in Children’s Books That are Weird
There are so many wonderful children’s books out there, many of which we read ourselves when we were younger. It’s a wonderful experience to be able to read a book that you adored as a child to your own children. Let’s face it though – some books don’t age too well. Sometimes the jokes are […]
