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15 Excellent Pumpkin Board Books Babies & Toddlers Need for Fall

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

Pumpkins are a simple autumn concept for babies and toddlers. These pumpkin board books are a fantastic way to build literacy, STEM skills, and an understanding of seasons and traditions….

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The 35 Greatest Fall Books for Kids (updated 2023)
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The 35 Greatest Fall Books for Kids (updated 2023)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

Wondering what a good children’s book to read this fall is? Here are 35 favorite fall books for kids to enjoy this year. Want to keep learning after the story…

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Astounding Arachnids: 30 Books About Spiders for Early Learners

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

From the totally spider-obsessed kids to the child who prefers only looking at spiders in a story, these books about spiders are for everyone. You’ll find books with real photographs,…

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The 35 Best Black and White Books for Babies | Free PDF

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar July 30, 2023August 2, 2023
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Why Babies Love Black and White Books

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar July 30, 2023July 31, 2023
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The 35 Best Sound Books for Babies & Toddlers (Sensory Stories)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 19, 2023August 1, 2023
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25 Best Summer Books for Preschoolers to Celebrate Summer

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar March 15, 2023July 27, 2023
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The 30 Best Rain Books for Preschoolers: Rainy Day Ideas

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar January 22, 2023July 20, 2023
A smiling child in a classroom holds a painting of a rainbow.

30 Rainbow Books for Preschoolers We Can’t Get Over

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar December 30, 2022February 6, 2023
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Hey There, Springtime: 30 Best Spring Books for Preschoolers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar December 11, 2022August 5, 2023
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20 Cloud Books for Preschoolers You Need on Your Bookshelf

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar October 19, 2022July 20, 2023
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35 Most Inspiring Outdoor Play Books for Preschoolers | Free PDF

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar September 19, 2022July 14, 2023
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30 Tremendous Flower Books for Preschoolers, Toddlers, & Babies

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar September 4, 2022July 27, 2023
Toddler picking up a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch.

15 Excellent Pumpkin Board Books Babies & Toddlers Need for Fall

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar August 21, 2022July 27, 2023
A mom with pink hair holds her bundled up toddler in a winter woods.

So Snug: 30 Cozy Winter & Snow Books For Toddlers & Preschool

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar August 13, 2022July 20, 2023
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Top 30 Frog Books for Toddlers & PreK: Picture Books & Nonfiction

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar July 14, 2022July 20, 2023
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30 Children’s Weather Books: Must-Haves for Mini Meteorologists

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 28, 2022March 8, 2023
The 35 Greatest Fall Books for Kids (updated 2023)

The 35 Greatest Fall Books for Kids (updated 2023)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 17, 2022September 27, 2023
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Our 25 Favorite Books About Butterflies for Preschool & Toddlers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 10, 2022February 5, 2023
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The 30 Best Ant Books for Preschoolers & Toddlers: Facts & Fables

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar June 5, 2022December 17, 2022
A child holding a leaf with a dragonfly on it.

15 Best Dragonflies Books for Children: Stories & Nonfiction

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 23, 2022August 14, 2022
Oh Honey! 40 Books About Bees & Bee Characters for Preschoolers

Oh Honey! 40 Books About Bees & Bee Characters for Preschoolers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 21, 2022July 27, 2023
35 Favorite Penguin Books for Preschool & Toddler Bookshelves

35 Favorite Penguin Books for Preschool & Toddler Bookshelves

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 20, 2022August 14, 2023
Sea Life & Seashores: 40 Favorite Ocean Books for Preschool

Sea Life & Seashores: 40 Favorite Ocean Books for Preschool

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 15, 2022February 5, 2023
a white spider web strung on branches with orange leaves with a brown field in the background

Astounding Arachnids: 30 Books About Spiders for Early Learners

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar May 12, 2022July 27, 2023
Toddler child outside touching a board book featuring illustrations of animals and words in Spanish.

What is a Board Book: Purpose, Benefits, and a Love of Literature

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 22, 2022September 24, 2023
Girl with butterfly wings standing in front of window.

Ultimate List: 30 Best Bug Books for Kids | Bug Book Activities

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar April 15, 2022July 20, 2023
25 Best Feminist Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

25 Best Feminist Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar March 31, 2022July 27, 2023
The Best Books for Two-Year-Olds (Types + Titles)

The Best Books for Two-Year-Olds (Types + Titles)

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar February 12, 2022July 20, 2023
15 Favorite Diverse Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

15 Favorite Diverse Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar January 14, 2022July 20, 2023

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