Discover the inspiring children’s biography Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature—a beautifully illustrated story celebrating art, animals, and the natural world.
Ages 3-5
Book Review: Your Farm
Looking for the best board books for toddlers in 2025? Your Farm by Jon Klassen blends object naming with gentle humor and imagination—perfect for ages 1–5 and early readers.
Book Review: Go and Do Likewise!
Introduce kids to the wisdom of Jesus with Go and Do Likewise!—a beautifully illustrated picture book featuring parables like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. Perfect for ages 3–8.
The Role of Nursery Rhymes in Early Literacy Development: Why They Matter for Young Readers
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star…” Chances are, you finished that line in your head! Nursery rhymes are more than just catchy tunes—they’re powerful tools in helping young children develop essential literacy skills. From building vocabulary to improving memory and...
Experience the Magic of “Long Ago on a Silent Night”: A Read-Aloud Journey
Welcome to our latest read-aloud adventure! Today, I'm excited to share with you a special video featuring the beautiful picture book "Long Ago on a Silent Night" written by Julie Berry and illustrated by Annie Won. This thoughtful story offers a unique perspective on...
Board Books vs. Picture Books: Which to Choose When
Learn when to choose board books vs. picture books for your child. Get expert guidance on age recommendations, durability needs, and making the transition between book types.
4 Construction Trucks Every Preschooler Should Know
Transform everyday truck-spotting into magical learning moments that build courage and imagination! As a children's author who writes about trucks and big feelings, I've discovered something amazing: construction vehicles aren't just fascinating to preschoolers –...
Storm Trucks Read-Aloud Storytime
Join me as I read my brand-new picture book, Storm Trucks! Axel loves loud trucks.Digging. Pushing. Lifting. Building.RUMBLE RUMBLE BEEP trucks. Axel does not love loud and scaryRUMBLE RUMBLE BOOM storms. Journey with Axel and his sweet puppy through a big...
Win Bedtime Battles: Build a Better Bedtime Routine
The pain of change is valuable and good. In change there is always pain and learning and growing. I love things to stay the same and comfortable but if they always stay the same, I would never grow and become braver and stronger and wiser.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | Song and Fingerplay
Enjoy two toddler and preschool nursery rhyme fingerplays with Charlotte Glaze. In this video we will learn actions for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Patty Cake". Fingerplays are a wonderful way to play with your young child. Toddlers and Preschoolers love to...
Let’s Go Fly A Kite! – Preschool Craft
Here is an easy preschool craft: beautiful kites flying in a blue sky with puffy white clouds. Cut diamonds out of various patterned paper and allow child to pick their favorites. Glue the kites to the paper and then pick pieces of yarn to add on for the tails. Cotton...
Jack Frost by William Joyce | Picture Book Review
Join Charlotte Glaze for a heartwarming book review of “Jack Frost” by William Joyce, perfect for your next preschool storytime adventure!