4 Fun Books for 4 – 8 Year Olds
What’s more fun than reading a book to a child when you both love the book. On my last visit to my granddaughters I hit the jackpot with these four winners for 4-8 year olds.
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Raising A Reader Emphasizes Book Cuddling
Raising A Reader, a national nonprofit organization, offers literacy and parent engagement programs that improve reading readiness in children birth to age five.
Read More »Encourage Persistence in Children
We sometimes think that being good at something is an innate ability. But success is a function of persistence and hard work. Here are 7 ways to encourage persistence.
Read More »Hallmark Recordable Books Make a Long-Distance Connection
There are many high-tech ways to connect with our grandchildren. Here’s one more: Recordable Storybooks.They’re especially popular during the holiday season.
Read More »How to Build a Fire: And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew
This book contains over 100 how-tos from the practical to the personal that will save you money, grow your confidence, make your life easier and help you have fun.
Read More »The Love Goddess’ Cooking School
The Love Goddess’ Cooking School is about a grandmother-granddaughter relationship. It’s also about classic Italian dishes, twists and turns of friendship and romance, and mysterious fortune-telling.
Read More »33 Things To Know About Raising Creative Kids
Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things To Know About Raising Creative Kids, believes creative thinking will determine our grandchildren’s success in the next century.
Read More »Selecting Books For Reluctant Readers
Some children take to reading easily. If you have a reluctant reader in the family, selecting books that fit can be extra challenging. Here are some tips that have worked.
Read More »Granny Gomez and Jigsaw
Deborah Underwood’s new book for kids, Granny Gomez and Jigsaw, is about a grandma who plays drums, climbs mountains, loves puzzles, and has a pet pig.
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